Louisiana
Vote on amendment to Louisiana Senate Bill 2 expected Nov. 18
BATON ROUGE, La. (KSLA) — KSLA is continuing to track updates on Louisiana Senate Bill 2, a controversial measure that could lead to juveniles being charged as adults.
On Monday (Nov. 18), the Louisiana Senate will vote on whether to advance the legislation.
An amendment would allow the Louisiana Legislature to decide, by a two-thirds vote, which crimes committed by juveniles can be prosecuted under adult criminal laws, bypassing juvenile procedures.
The amendment would remove the specific list of crimes from the proposal and allow the Legislature to decide, on a case-by-case basis, which crimes should have juveniles charged as adults.
Voting on the amendment will take place Monday.
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