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Louisiana Approves Surgical Castration For Child Sex Offenders

The Louisiana Capitol is seen, April 4, 2023, in Baton Rouge, La. A person found guilty of a sex crime against a child in Louisiana could soon be ordered to undergo surgical castration, in addi

Louisiana lawmakers have approved a bill that would give judges the option to order surgical castration for individuals convicted of certain aggravated sex crimes against children under 13. If signed into law by Governor Jeff Landry, Louisiana would become the first state to implement such a punishment.

While a few states like California, Florida, and Texas have laws allowing for chemical castration, the National Conference of State Legislatures has indicated that no state currently permits judges to impose surgical castration.

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