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DIGEST
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part of the law or proof or indicia of legislative intent. [R.S. 1:13(B) and 24:177(E)]
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 an increased penalty of not less than 10
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 Aug. 1, 2022.
(Amends R.S. 14:64.2(B))
Summary of Amendments Adopted by Senate
Senate Floor Amendments to engrossed bill
1. Change the action during a carjacking that results in an increased penalty.
Summary of Amendments Adopted by House
The Committee Amendments Proposed by House Committee on Administration of
Criminal Justice to the reengrossed bill:
1. Change the term of imprisonment from eight years to 10 years.
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