HB298

Provides relative to conduct that constitutes third degree rape

Introduced·2/24/26
Ment Text

Louisiana HB298 expands the definition of third degree rape to include instances where the victim is confined or detained in a correctional facility.

Louisiana HB298 amends existing law to include a new category of conduct that constitutes third degree rape. Specifically, it adds that a rape committed when the victim is confined or detained in a correctional facility is considered third degree rape. The bill also defines "correctional facility" for the purposes of this law. This change aims to ensure that victims in correctional facilities are protected under the state's rape statutes.

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Where it stands

Current
Administration of Criminal Justice Committee
Next
Committee decision

Sponsors

D
1
0
Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Calendar

Apr 8

10:00 AM

House Committee on Criminal Justice

History

Mar 9

House

Read by title, under the rules, referred to the Committee on Administration of Criminal Justice.

Feb 27

House

First appeared in the Interim Calendar on 2/27/2026.

Feb 24

House

Prefiled.