CRIME/FELONIES: Creates a statewide registry for individuals convicted of certain felony offenses involving animals (OR INCREASE GF EX See Note)
HB 85 creates a statewide registry for individuals convicted of specific felony animal abuse offenses in Louisiana, including sexual abuse of animals, cruelty, dogfighting, and harming police animals. It requires offenders to register with local law enforcement within three business days of release, providing detailed personal information like addresses, employment details, vehicle records, and physical descriptions. The Louisiana Bureau of Criminal Identification will maintain a public registry with limited access to sensitive details like social security numbers, while mandating that registration cannot be waived by courts. This law directly affects convicted offenders of the listed animal felony crimes, imposing ongoing notification obligations.
Bill status
in committee
1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Feb 2026
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Feb 4, 2026
Last action Mar 9, 2026
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Mar 9, 2026
Committee
Read by title, under the rules, referred to the Committee on Administration of Criminal Justice.
lower
Feb 4, 2026
Committee
Under the rules, provisionally referred to the Committee on Administration of Criminal Justice.
lower
1 primary · 0 co-sponsors
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Role
Legislator
Party
State
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Mike Bayham
RRepublican
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