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HB 97 Original 2017 Regular Session Bacala
Abstract: Exempts peace officers who are investigating vehicular homicide from homicide
investigator training requirements.
Present law requires that all peace officers assigned to lead investigations in homicide cases
successfully complete the homicide investigator training program or receive a waiver based on prior
training or experience.
Proposed law exempts peace officers investigating cases of vehicular homicide from completing the
homicide investigator training program.
(Amends R.S. 40:2405.8(B))