Overview

• The bill targets offenders convicted of severe sex crimes against children under 13, including rape and molestation.
• Judges would have discretion to order surgical castration, contingent on a medical expert's approval.
• Failure to comply with the castration order could result in an additional 3-5 years of imprisonment.
• Chemical castration has been an option in Louisiana since 2008 but is rarely used.
• Critics argue the measure is inhumane and question its effectiveness as a deterrent.