GREEN SHEET REDIGEST
HB 7 2019 Regular Session Dwight
CRIME: Creates the crime of communication interference
DIGEST
Proposed law creates the crime of communication interference and defines it as the willful
or malicious interference with any communication operated or controlled by the state; used
or intended to be used by the military or civil defense functions; or controlled by any legal
entity created for the purpose of or engaged in generating, transmitting, providing, and
distributing utilities or utility services to the public.
Proposed law provides penalties of a fine of not more than $10,000, imprisonment with or
without hard labor for not more than ten years, or both, for a first offense. For a second or
subsequent offense, provides penalties of a fine of not more than $10,000, imprisonment with
or without hard labor for not more than fifteen years, or both.
(Adds R.S. 14:73.11)
Summary of Amendments Adopted by House
The Committee Amendments Proposed by House Committee on Administration of
Criminal Justice to the original bill:
1. Adds an exception to the crime for certain entities regulated by the federal
government or federal agencies and for certain entities regulated by the La.
Public Service Commission or the city council of New Orleans.
The House Floor Amendments to the engrossed bill:
1. Requires the term of imprisonment to be served with or without hard labor.
Summary of Amendments Adopted by Senate
Committee Amendments Proposed by Senate Committee on Judiciary B to the
reengrossed bill
1. Removes exceptions.
2. Makes technical changes.
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Prepared by Yoursheka George.