The original instrument and the following digest, which constitutes no part of the
legislative instrument, were prepared by Ashley Menou.
DIGEST
SB 101 Engrossed 2018 Regular Session Morrell
Present law provides for the creation of the of La. Sexual Assault Task Force within the office of the
attorney general to examine issues related to forensic examinations of sexual assault victims and
investigation of sexual assault cases. Present law further requires the task force to report its findings
and recommendations no later than Dec. 31, 2012.
Proposed law deletes present law and creates the La. Sexual Assault Oversight Commission (the
commission) within the office of the attorney general to develop recommendations for a standardized
sexual assault collection kit and protocols for forensic medical examinations to be used statewide.
Proposed law provides for the membership of the commission and provides that members shall serve
at the pleasure of the appointing authority and without compensation.
Proposed law provides that certain expenses may be paid by the commission member's employer or
appointing authority.
Proposed law provides that the attorney general shall serve as chairman and the office of the attorney
general shall provide staff and administrative services to the commission.
Proposed law requires the commission to meet at least once every three months and provides that
a majority of members present shall constitute a quorum of the commission.
Proposed law requires the commission to continuously review its standards and protocols and make
changes as necessary to stay current with technological advancements and best practices.
Proposed law requires the attorney general to promulgate all rules necessary to implement the
recommendations of the commission.
Effective August 1, 2018.
(Amends R.S. 15:555 and 556; adds R.S. 36:706(D))
Summary of Amendments Adopted by Senate
Committee Amendments Proposed by Senate Committee on Judiciary B to the original bill
1. Adds the director of the North Louisiana Criminalistics Laboratory, director of the
Southwest Louisiana Regional Crime Laboratory, and the director of the Acadiana Criminalistics Laboratory to the commission.