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HB 166 Engrossed 2024 Regular Session Boyd
Abstract: Provides that any person convicted of a sex offense may be subject to a vasectomy
procedure.
Proposed law provides that in addition to any other penalties provided by law, any person who is
convicted of a sex offense as defined in present law (R.S. 15:541) may be subject to a vasectomy
procedure.
(Adds R.S. 14:46.5)
Summary of Amendments Adopted by House
The Committee Amendments Proposed by House Committee on Administration of Criminal
Justice to the original bill:
1. Authorize, rather than require, a vasectomy procedure for any person who is convicted
of a sex offense.