DIGEST
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HB 506 Reengrossed 2019 Regular Session Duplessis
Abstract: Creates a task force to study the collection and analysis of data regarding peace officer
interaction with the public.
Proposed law creates the Law Enforcement Data Task Force to study the collection and analysis of
certain law enforcement-related activities.
Proposed law provides that the task force shall be made up of sixteen members appointed by specific
entities and provides for the frequency of task force meetings. Proposed law states that a majority
of the members shall constitute a quorum and a quorum is needed to transact any business.
Proposed law requires the task force to meet quarterly with the initial meeting being no later than
November 30, 2019.
Proposed law provides for the specific topics that the task force is required to study and discuss, and
requires the task force to submit its initial report by January 31, 2021, and to continue to report by
January 31st each year thereafter.
Present law (R.S. 32:398.10) requires peace officers to collect information on the number of persons
stopped for traffic violations and the demographics of those persons, the nature of the stop, and
whether a citation or warrant was issued, an arrest made, or a search conducted.
Proposed law requires the created task force to collect individual agency's policies regarding the
collection of this data. The task force shall review each policy and determine which agency shall
be exempt from the regulations of R.S. 32:398.10(E).
(Adds R.S. 40:2901 and 2902)
Summary of Amendments Adopted by House
The Committee Amendments Proposed by House Committee on Judiciary to the original bill:
1. Create the Law Enforcement Data Task Force.
2. Make technical amendments.
3. Remove the requirement of the collection of information from peace officers by certain law enforcement agencies on outlined topics.
4. Remove the requirement that peace officers must report information on individuals
involved in specific incidences.
5. Remove the submission phases for law enforcement agencies depending on their size.
6. Remove actions against law enforcement agencies for failure to comply.
7. Remove the requirement that law enforcement agencies submit all data required by the
FBI to the Louisiana Uniform Crime Reporting System.
The House Floor Amendments to the engrossed bill:
1. Add two additional appointed members to the task force.
2. Establish that a majority of the members shall constitute a quorum.
3. Require that a quorum be present for the transacting of any business.