The original instrument was prepared by Whitney Kauffeld. The following digest,
which does not constitute a part of the legislative instrument, was prepared by Cheryl
Serrett.
DIGEST
SB 161 Reengrossed 2022 Regular Session Talbot
Present law provides that the crime of carjacking is punishable by imprisonment at hard labor for
between two and 20 years without benefit of parole, probation, or suspension of sentence.
Proposed law retains present law and provides for increased penalty of not less than eight nor more
than 20 years, without the benefit of parole, probation, or suspension of sentence when during the
commission of the crime of carjacking serious bodily injury is caused.
Effective August 1, 2022.
(Amends R.S. 14:64.2(B))
Summary of Amendments Adopted by Senate
Senate Floor Amendments to engrossed bill
1. Changes the action during a carjacking that results in an increased penalty.