HB297

Louisiana HB297 expands early lease termination to include stalking and cyberstalking.

Louisiana HB297 amends the definition of "domestic abuse" to include stalking and cyberstalking, allowing victims to terminate their lease early. The bill modifies the Certification of Domestic Abuse form to include these acts. Victims must provide documentation or a declaration explaining why residing on the leased premises may pose a threat to their safety. The bill also updates the list of qualified third parties who can certify domestic abuse, adding licensed professional counselors, prosecuting attorneys, and investigating law enforcement officers involved in related criminal cases.