Louisiana Sexual Assault Oversight Commission public meetings in 2023
3 substantive meetings from 2023, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
Louisiana Sexual Assault Oversight Commission
The Louisiana Sexual Assault Oversight Commission will discuss updates to the Kit Tracking System and issues regarding SANE shortages and funding. The meeting also includes discussions on sexual assault center availability and a statewide response plan.
- Kit Tracking System Update
- SANE shortages, lack of funding, qualifications, and recruiting
- Sexual assault center availability
- Statewide Sexual Assault Response Plan
The commission reviewed kit tracking reports and discussed the need for better SANE nurse regulation and funding. Members identified four parishes currently lacking sexual assault center services and discussed transitioning to a single statewide response plan in 2024.
- Unanimously adopted July 20, 2023 meeting minutes
- Scheduled next meeting for March 7, 2024
Louisiana Sexual Assault Oversight Commission
The Louisiana Sexual Assault Oversight Commission is meeting to discuss the startup of a kit tracking system, confirm kit contents and dimensions, review legislative wrap-up, and address enforcement issues related to Act 229 of 2015. The agenda includes approval of prior meeting minutes and any necessary votes.
- Kit Tracking System Startup discussion led by Captain Chad Guidry and Erica Sparacino
- Confirm Kit Contents/Dimensions
- Legislative Wrap-up by Morgan Lamandre and Monica Taylor
- Act 229 of 2015 Enforcement Issues
- Public Comment period
The Commission unanimously adopted the minutes from the March 14, 2023 meeting. Members reviewed kit contents and dimensions and received an update on the implementation of a kit tracking system. No other formal votes were taken.
- Adopted March 14, 2023 meeting minutes (unanimous)
- Scheduled next meeting for November 30, 2023
Louisiana Sexual Assault Oversight Commission
The Louisiana Sexual Assault Oversight Commission is meeting to discuss updates on the sexual assault kit tracking system, potential legislative issues, and a presentation on rape culture. The meeting includes a report from the chairman, approval of previous minutes, and public comment.
- Kit Tracking System Update by Captain Chad Guidry and Senator Beth Mizell
- Discussion of any legislative issues
- Rape Culture Discussion by Morgan Lamandre
- Presentation by Louisiana Survivors for Reform by Katie Hunter-Lowrey
The Commission unanimously adopted the minutes from the November 15, 2022 meeting. Members discussed Crime Victims Reparations reimbursement limits, rape culture, and a proposed bill for kit tracking funding. A presentation was given on the Justice for Survivors Act.
- Adopted November 15, 2022 meeting minutes (unanimous)
- Scheduled next meeting for July 20, 2023