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DIGEST
The digest printed below was prepared by House Legislative Services. It constitutes no part
of the legislative instrument. The keyword, one-liner, abstract, and digest do not constitute
part of the law or proof or indicia of legislative intent. [R.S. 1:13(B) and 24:177(E)]
SB 354 Engrossed 2020 Regular Session McMath
Present law requires the Dept. of Public Safety and Corrections to identify a transition
specialist at each of the state correctional facilities who shall perform certain duties which
include furnishing a photo identification card to an offender prior to his release.
Proposed law retains present law and adds that, to the extent funding is available, the
offender shall also be issued a card that includes a list of all vocational licensing and
certification programs completed by the offender while incarcerated.
Effective August 1, 2020.
(Adds R.S. 15:827.1(B)(7))
Summary of Amendments Adopted by House
The Committee Amendments Proposed by House Committee on Administration of
Criminal Justice to the engrossed bill:
1. Remove the proposed law provision which required the Dept. of Public Safety
and Corrections to issue a photo identification card that includes a list of all
licensing and certification programs completed by the offender.
2. Add that, to the extent funding is available, the Dept. of Public Safety and
Corrections shall issue a card to the offender that includes a list of all vocational
licensing and certification programs completed by the offender.
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