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SB 233

STATE AGENCIES: Establishes the Louisiana Statewide Data Exchange Compact. (gov sig) (EN NO IMPACT See Note)

2026 Regular Session Introduced by Beth Mizell

SB 233 creates a statewide data-sharing compact enabling Louisiana agencies to exchange information under governor oversight, potentially improving efficiency while raising data security and privacy oversight concerns.

Effective date 5/29/2026.
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Bill Summary · SB 233

Legislative bill overview

SB 233 establishes the Louisiana Statewide Data Exchange Compact, a framework that allows state agencies to share and exchange data with each other. The bill creates formal protocols and agreements for how different government departments can access and use each other's information while operating under the Governor's signature authority.

Why is this important

Data sharing between state agencies can improve government efficiency, reduce duplicate administrative processes, and enable better coordination on public services—potentially saving taxpayer money and improving service delivery. However, it also raises questions about data privacy, security standards, and appropriate oversight of information flowing between multiple agencies.

Potential points of contention

  • Privacy and security standards: The bill doesn't specify clear data protection requirements, encryption standards, or cybersecurity protocols that agencies must follow when exchanging sensitive citizen information
  • Scope and oversight: The compact grants the Governor significant authority without explicit legislative oversight mechanisms to review what data is being shared or audit agency compliance
  • Accountability gaps: Citizens may have limited recourse if their personal information is mishandled during inter-agency data exchanges, and transparency about what data is shared remains unclear

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

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