The original instrument was prepared by Alden A. Clement, Jr. The following digest,
which does not constitute a part of the legislative instrument, was prepared by
Tammy Crain-Waldrop.
DIGEST
SB 264 Reengrossed 2015 Regular Session Dorsey-Colomb
Present law provides relative to the prohibited use of a tracking device and provides penalties for a
violation of present law.
Present law provides that a violation of present law is to be punished by a fine of between $100 and
$500, up to six months imprisonment, or both.
Proposed law increases the penalties for a violation of present law as follows:
(1)For the first offense, the violation is to be punished by a fine of between $500 and $1,000,
up to six months imprisonment, or both.
(2)For the second offense, the violation is to be punished by a fine of between $750 and $1,500,
imprisonment for between 30 days and six months, or both.
(3)For the third offense and all subsequent offenses, the violation is to be punished by a fine of
between $1,000 and $2,000, or imprisonment for between 60 days and one year, or both.
Proposed law otherwise retains present law.
Proposed law exempts any employer that provides a cellular device to employees for use during the
course and scope of employment.
Effective upon signature of the governor or lapse of time for gubernatorial action.
(Amends R.S. 14:323(B); adds R.S. 14:323(C)(8))
Summary of Amendments Adopted by Senate
Senate Floor Amendments to engrossed bill
1. Exempts any employer who provides a cellular device to employees for use during
the course and scope of employment.