Louisiana

Louisiana House Bill 609 (HB609), introduced by Representative Edmond Jordan on April 2 and amended in a Committee on Civil Law and Procedure on May 4, would create a process for Louisianans to sue police officers, corrections officers, contractors, court security and other peace officers for excessive force and other violations of individual rights.

LA HB 745 will amend the Law Enforcement Bill of Rights to increase accountability and transparency by requiring departments to permanently preserve records of officer misconduct and permitting public access.

LA HB 702 will provide victims of civil rights abuses with a path to sue law enforcement officers in state court without the shield of qualified immunity.