Louisiana legislation · 2026 Regular Session
Louisiana HB622: CRIMINAL/RECORDS: Provides relative to the confidentiality of criminal history records
Status: Signed into law, June 2, 2026
What the bill says
An act To amend and reenact R.S. 40:1203.4(B) and (C) and to enact R.S. 40:1203.4(D) and (E), relative to criminal history records; to provide for confidentiality of criminal history records; to provide relative to the dissemination of criminal history records; to provide relative to duties of employers; to provide relative to compliance regarding applicable state law and federal regulations and policies; and to provide for related matters.
From the introduced text:
AN ACT To amend and reenact R.S. 40:1203.4(B) and (C) and to enact R.S. 40:1203.4(D) and (E), relative to criminal history records; to provide for confidentiality of criminal history records; to provide relative to the dissemination of criminal history records; to provide relative to duties of employers; to provide relative to compliance regarding applicable state law and federal regulations and policies; and to provide for related matters. Be it enacted by the Legislature of Louisiana: Section 1. R.S. 40:1203.4(B) and (C) are hereby amended and reenacted and R.S. 40:1203.4(D) and (E) are hereby enacted to read as follows: §1203.4. Confidentiality of criminal history records * * * B. Except by a court order or with the written consent of the person being investigated that directs the appropriate law enforcement agency to disseminate such information, the criminal history records or information obtained from or regarding the records of an employee shall not be released or otherwise disclosed to any other person or agency. C. The records shall be destroyed after one year from the termination of employment of the person to whom such records relate. However, upon receipt of written consent by an applicant for employment with a health provider, the No Page 1 of CODING: Words in struck through type are deletions from existing law; words underscored are additions. HLS …
Sponsors
- Coates, Kimberly (R, 73) · primary sponsor
Latest actions
- : Effective date: 08/01/2026.
- : Signed by the Governor. Becomes Act No. 659.
- : Sent to the Governor for executive approval.
- : Signed by the President of the Senate.
- : Enrolled and signed by the Speaker of the House.
- : Read by title, roll called, yeas 99, nays 0, Senate amendments concurred in.
- : Scheduled for concurrence on 05/26/2026.
- : Received from the Senate with amendments.
- : Rules suspended. The amended bill was read by title, passed by a vote of 36 yeas and 0 nays, and ordered returned to the House. Motion to reconsider tabled.
- : Reported without Legislative Bureau amendments. Read by title and passed to third reading and final passage.
Votes
- House Vote on HB 622, CONCUR IN SENATE AMENDMENTS (#1470) (May 26, 2026): 99 yea, 0 nay, passed
- Senate Vote on HB 622, FINAL PASSAGE (#924) (May 18, 2026): 36 yea, 0 nay, passed
- House Vote on HB 622, FINAL PASSAGE (#615) (April 21, 2026): 100 yea, 0 nay, passed
Common questions
- What is HB622?
- HB622 is a bill in the Louisiana Legislature (2026 Regular Session): CRIMINAL/RECORDS: Provides relative to the confidentiality of criminal history records.
- What does HB622 do?
- In its own words: An act To amend and reenact R.S. 40:1203.4(B) and (C) and to enact R.S. 40:1203.4(D) and (E), relative to criminal history records; to provide for confidentiality of criminal history records; to provide relative to the dissemination of criminal history records; to provide relative to duties of employers; to provide relative to compliance regarding applicable state law and federal regulations and policies; and to provide for related matters.
- What is the status of HB622?
- Signed into law as of June 2, 2026. Latest action: Effective date: 08/01/2026. (June 2, 2026).
- Who sponsored HB622?
- Coates, Kimberly (R, 73).
- Where is the official record for HB622?
- On the Louisiana Legislature website: https://legis.la.gov/legis/BillInfo.aspx?s=26RS&b=HB622
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