The original instrument and the following digest, which constitutes no part of the
legislative instrument, were prepared by Alden A. Clement, Jr.
DIGEST
White (SB 313)
Present law defines and provides penalties for the crime of home invasion.
Present law provides that whoever commits the crime of home invasion armed with a dangerous
weapon is to be fined up to $7,000 and imprisoned at hard labor for up to 30 years.
Proposed law retains present law and adds that whoever commits the crime of home invasion
armed with a dangerous weapon is to be imprisoned for a minimum of five years. Proposed law
otherwise retains present law.
Effective upon signature of the governor or lapse of time for gubernatorial action.
(Amends R.S. 14:62.8(B)(2))
Summary of Amendments Adopted by Senate
Committee Amendments Proposed by Senate Committee on Judiciary C to the original
bill
1. Deletes changes to penalties for home invasion when not armed with a dangerous
weapon from proposed law.