Louisiana § RS 46:2191 - Definitions

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§ RS 46:2191. Definitions

            A. For purposes of this Chapter:

            (1) "Abuser" means an individual who has committed, or is presumed to have committed a covered act against a survivor, as defined in this Section.

            (2) "Covered act" means conduct that constitutes:

            (a) Domestic abuse as defined in R.S. 46:2132.

            (b) Sexual assault as defined in R.S. 29:220.

            (c) Stalking as defined in R.S. 14:40.2.

            (3) "Remote access technology" means technology that enables a driver of a motor vehicle to remotely track, control, or operate the driver's vehicle using a smartphone app or other device.

            (4) "Survivor" means an individual who is a victim of a covered act, as defined in this Section.

            Acts 2025, No. 225, §2.

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