The Louisiana State Senate passed Senate Bill 230 by Sen. Beth Mizell and Senate Bill 232, which both address reporting related to violence on college and university campuses.
The bills address matters of interpersonal violence intended to control or intimidate another person through the assertion of power over them. Should they become law, they will strengthen reporting requirements, require advanced training for employees and improve coordination with local law enforcement. The bills also provide additional transparency and oversight while maintaining confidentiality for victims.
Senator Mizell says the legislation was drafted as a direct response to the committee testimonies heard in the Select Committee on Women and Children.
Senate Bills 230 and 232 passed the Senate by a vote of 37-0 and 36-0, respectively, and now both await House introduction.
