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HB 260 Engrossed 2018 Regular Session Leger
Abstract: Adds the crimes of misdemeanor sexual battery, illegal possession of a handgun by a
juvenile, and illegal carrying of weapons to the list of offenses that require collection of a
DNA sample.
Present law provides for DNA samples to be taken from the offender of a felony or any of the
following offenses: battery of a police officer; battery of a school teacher; battery of a school or
recreation athletic contest official; battery of a correctional facility employee; simple battery; simple
battery of a child welfare or adult protective service worker; simple battery of persons with
infirmities; aggravated assault; unlawful use of a laser on a police officer; simple assault; assault on
a school teacher; stalking; identity theft; misdemeanor carnal knowledge of a juvenile; prohibited
sexual conduct between educator and student; prostitution; soliciting for prostitutes; inciting
prostitution; prostitution by massage; massage, sexual conduct prohibited; letting premises for
prostitution; contributing to the delinquency of juveniles; hate crimes; letting premises for obscenity;
peeping tom; and inciting a riot.
Proposed law adds to this list the crimes of misdemeanor sexual battery, illegal possession of a
handgun by a juvenile, and illegal carrying of weapons.
(Adds R.S.15:603(10)(r), (s), and (t))
Summary of Amendments Adopted by House
The Committee Amendments Proposed by House Committee on Administration of Criminal
Justice to the original bill:
1. Amend proposed law to require the collection of DNA samples of offenders arrested or
convicted of a first offense illegal possession of a handgun by a juvenile or the offense
of illegal carrying of weapons.