Legislation to prohibit death row inmates from selling items for profit passed through the Louisiana Senate on Thursday.
The bill was inspired by death row inmate Derrick Todd Lee who profited from artwork he sold through a “murderabilia” website. Lee is a Baton Rouge serial killer.
Sen. Yvonne Dorsey-Colomb said the bill ensures they do not receive any funds from the notoriety of the crime that they committed.
The bill is pending introduction into the House of Representatives. 
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