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)]
HB 433 Original 2021 Regular Session Moore
Abstract: Requires state police employ a person to assess, implement, and manage the sexual
assault tracking system and to require the initial purchase up to $60,000 of the sexual assault
forensic examination kits.
Present law requires state police to be responsible for the policy management and administration of
the state DNA identification record system to support law enforcement and criminal justice agencies.
Present law further requires state police to promulgate rules and regulations to carry out present law
provisions.
Present law also requires state police to provide for a liaison with the FBI and other criminal justice
agencies in regard to the state's participation in CODIS or in any DNA database designated by the
state police.
Proposed law retains present law and also requires state police to employ a person to assess,
implement, and manage the sexual assault tracking system.
Proposed law also requires state police to initially purchase up to $60,000 of the sexual assault
forensic examination kits.
Effective upon signature of governor or lapse of time for gubernatorial action.
(Adds R.S. 15:604(4) and (5))