Bill

HB 579

CRIMINAL/VICTIMS: Provides relative to the rights of survivors of sexual assault

2026 Regular Session Introduced by Doyle Boudreaux and 24 co-sponsors

HB 579 strengthens survivor rights by ensuring clear notification of rights, extending sexual assault kit preservation, and broadening confidentiality protections for vulnerable vi

Effective date: 06/08/2026.

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Versions

Senate Floor Amendment, #4060, Mizell, Adopted www.legis.la.gov

House Committee Amendment, #4722, JUD, Proposed www.legis.la.gov

HB579 Enrolled www.legis.la.gov

House Committee Amendment, #4603, JUD, Draft www.legis.la.gov

HB579 Original www.legis.la.gov

HB579 Engrossed www.legis.la.gov

House Committee Amendment, #4722, JUD, Adopted www.legis.la.gov

Senate Committee Amendment, #3830, JUDB, Draft www.legis.la.gov

Senate Committee Amendment, #3906, JUDB, Proposed www.legis.la.gov

Senate Committee Amendment, #3906, JUDB, Adopted www.legis.la.gov

Bill text & amendments

Digest of HB579 Original Digest of HB579 Engrossed Senate Green Sheet Digest for HB579 Summary of Senate Amendments to HB579

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