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HB 833

PRIVACY: Creates the Sexual Assault Survivor Empowerment Task Force

2026 Regular Session Introduced by Sidney Barthelemy and 24 co-sponsors

Creates a multidisciplinary, time-limited task force to study and recommend survivor support services, training, and public awareness, with a final public report by Feb 1, 2027.

Effective date: 08/01/2026.
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Bill Summary · HB 833

Summary of HB 833 (2026, Louisiana) — PRIVACY: Creates the Sexual Assault Survivor Empowerment Task Force

Purpose and intent

  • Establishes the Sexual Assault Survivor Empowerment Task Force to study, evaluate, and recommend legislation aimed at improving access to services for survivors of sexual assault.
  • Aims to promote survivor empowerment through supportive measures and preventive/awareness efforts.

Key provisions and changes

  • Creation of the task force: A new Louisiana statute (adds R.S. 15:563.5) creating the Sexual Assault Survivor Empowerment Task Force.
  • Scope of services to evaluate or promote:
    • Counseling for survivors
    • School or workplace accommodations for survivors
    • Public awareness campaigns
    • Mandatory training for schools, hospitals, and law enforcement
  • Task force membership (mandatory composition):
    • A representative from the Office of the Attorney General
    • A representative from the Louisiana Sheriffs' Association
    • One member of the Louisiana House of Representatives
    • One member of the Louisiana State Senate
    • One member of the Louisiana District Attorneys Association
    • A representative of the Louisiana State Coroner's Association
    • One survivor of sexual violence appointed by Sexual Trauma Awareness and Response (STAR)
    • A licensed clinical social worker appointed by the Louisiana State Board of Social Work Examiners
  • Reporting requirement:
    • The task force must prepare a report with findings and recommendations (including any proposed legislation) and submit it to the Governor, the Speaker of the House, the President of the Senate, and the Chair of the House Judiciary Committee.
    • Deadline for report: February 1, 2027
    • The report must be made available to the public.
  • Termination:
    • The task force terminates on February 1, 2027, after submitting its report.

Who would be affected

  • Survivor community, through potential new services and protections
  • Public agencies and partners involved in the task force:
    • Office of the Attorney General
    • Louisiana Sheriffs' Association
    • House and Senate members
    • Louisiana District Attorneys Association
    • Louisiana State Coroner's Association
    • STAR ( survivor-led advocacy)
    • Louisiana State Board of Social Work Examiners (through the social worker appointment)
  • Institutions targeted for training and accommodations (schools, hospitals, law enforcement) via the task force’s recommendations

Procedural and timeline aspects

  • Enactment timing: HB 833 is set to create the task force and sponsor its activities during the 2026 Regular Session.
  • Key timeline:
    • Formation and initial activities occur in 2026, with the final reporting due by February 1, 2027.
    • The task force dissolves automatically upon submission of the final report on February 1, 2027.
  • Public accessibility: The final report must be publicly accessible.

Additional notes

  • Committee amendments added at the House level expanded the task force membership to include:
    • A representative from the Louisiana State Coroner's Association
    • A survivor-appointed member via STAR
    • A licensed clinical social worker appointed by the State Board of Social Work Examiners

This bill is focused on improving systemic support and awareness for sexual assault survivors through a multidisciplinary, time-limited task force that will produce legislative recommendations and concrete actions for institutions and communities.

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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