The original instrument and the following digest, which constitutes no part of the
legislative instrument, were prepared by Xavier I. Alexander.
DIGEST
SB 60 Engrossed 2018 Regular Session Martiny
Present law authorizes exemplary damages under certain circumstances for domestic abuse caused
by a wanton and reckless disregard for the rights and safety of a family or household member.
Proposed law retains present law and adds dating partner as a person who may recover such
exemplary damages.
Proposed law also provides certain prescriptive period terms for a civil action for an act of domestic
abuse, family violence, or sexual abuse.
Proposed law further authorizes the admissibility and consideration in such actions of evidence of
the defendant's commission of a crime, wrong, or act involving domestic abuse, family violence, or
sexual abuse.
Effective upon signature of the governor or lapse of time for gubernatorial action.
(Amends C.C. Art. 2315.8(A); adds C.C. Art. 3496.3 and C.E. Art. 412.5)