Louisiana lawmakers consider banning the release of mugshots except when seeking fugitives

Louisiana House Bill 729, proposed by state Rep. Royce Duplessis, passed with bipartisan support in a 75-21 vote.

Lawmakers in the state of Louisiana are considering a bill that will keep mugshots from being accessible by the public before people arrested have been convicted of a crime, except when they are being sought or fleeing capture. 

House Bill 729 was proposed by state Rep. Royce Duplessis of New Orleans, according to  today!

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