Murray (SB 140) Act No. 597
Prior law provided that a person who alleges that there has been a theft of a motor vehicle
shall attest to that fact by signing an affidavit provided by the law enforcement officer or
agency which shall indicate that a person who falsely reports a theft of a motor vehicle may
be subject to criminal penalties under prior law.
Prior law provided that if the affidavit is not taken in person by a law enforcement officer or
agency, the person who alleges that the theft of a motor vehicle has occurred shall mail or
deliver a signed and notarized affidavit to the appropriate law enforcement agency within
seven days.
New law retains prior law and adds that the failure to provide an affidavit shall not of itself,
create any presumption for civil purposes of participation by the insured in the theft of the
motor vehicle.
Effective upon signature of the governor (June 12, 2014).
(Adds R.S. 14:67.26(B)(3))