HB525

Louisiana HB525 mandates the Department of Public Safety and Corrections to publish and maintain certain correctional data online.

HB525 requires the Louisiana Department of Public Safety and Corrections to publish and maintain specific data online. This includes downloadable, machine-readable versions of demographics, trends, and population data for the prison and supervision populations. The bill mandates monthly updates and the publication of interactive dashboards on admissions, releases, and deaths. Additionally, the department must publish a publicly accessible index of correctional datasets, including definitions, methodology, and known limitations.