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or proof or indicia of legislative intent. [R.S. 1:13(B) and 24:177(E)]
HB 899 Engrossed 2018 Regular Session Hilferty
Abstract: Requires the Louisiana Alcohol and Tobacco Commissioner to create and distribute an
informational pamphlet that addresses methods of identifying and responding to rape, sexual
assault, sexual harassment, and sex trafficking.
Present law creates the Responsible Vendor Program and the curriculum for servers and security
personnel training.
Proposed law retains present law and requires the Louisiana Alcohol and Tobacco Commissioner
(ATC) to create and distribute an informational pamphlet that addresses methods of identifying and
responding to rape, sexual assault, sexual harassment, and sex trafficking. ATC is responsible for
updating its responsible vendor handbook with the same data that is listed in the informational
pamphlet.
Proposed law authorizes the informational pamphlets to be distributed to existing and newly hired
bartenders, servers, and security personnel. Furthermore, proposed law includes an immunity clause
for bartenders, servers, and security personnel for reporting or failing to report any sexual assault,
rape, sexual harassment, or sex trafficking incident.
(Amends R.S. 26:933(E) and (F); Adds R.S. 26:933(G) and (H))