Louisiana legislation · 2026 Regular Session
Louisiana HB833: PRIVACY: Creates the Sexual Assault Survivor Empowerment Task Force
Status: Signed into law, June 2, 2026
What the bill says
An act To enact Chapter 3-H of Title 15 of the Louisiana Revised Statutes of 1950, to be comprised of R.S. 15:563.5, relative to the Sexual Assault Survivor Empowerment Task Force; to create the task force and provide for membership and responsibilities; to require studies, evaluations, and a report to the legislature; to provide for a termination date; and to provide for related matters.
From the introduced text:
AN ACT To enact Chapter 3-H of Title 15 of the Louisiana Revised Statutes of 1950, to be comprised of R.S. 15:563.5, relative to the Sexual Assault Survivor Empowerment Task Force; to create the task force and provide for membership and responsibilities; to require studies, evaluations, and a report to the legislature; to provide for a termination date; and to provide for related matters. Be it enacted by the Legislature of Louisiana: Section 1. Chapter 3-H of Title 15 of Title 15 of the Louisiana Revised Statutes of 1950, comprised of R.S. 15:563.5, is hereby enacted to read as follows: CHAPTER 3-H. SEXUAL ASSAULT SURVIVOR EMPOWERMENT TASK FORCE §563.5. Sexual Assault Survivor Empowerment Task Force A. The Legislature of Louisiana creates in this Section the Sexual Assault Survivor Empowerment Task Force to study, evaluate, and make recommendations for legislation to provide access to services for survivors of sexual assault. Such services may include counseling, school or work accommodations, public awareness campaigns, and mandatory training for schools, hospitals, and law enforcement. B. Task force membership consists of all of the following: (1) A representative from the office of the attorney general. (2) A representative of the Louisiana Sheriffs' Association. (3) One member of the House of Representatives. Page 1 of CODING: Words in struck through type are deletions from existing law; …
Sponsors
- Boyd, Delisha (D, 102) · primary sponsor
- Billings, Beth (R, 56)
- Brass, Ken (D, 58)
- Carrier, Dewith (R, 32)
- Chassion, Tehmi (D, 44)
- Freeman, Aimee (D, 98)
- Henry, Dana (D, 100)
- Johnson, Travis (D, 21)
- Knox, Alonzo (D, 93)
- LaFleur, Vanessa (D, 101)
- Lyons, Rodney (D, 87)
- Marcelle, Denise (D, 61)
Latest actions
- : Effective date: 08/01/2026.
- : Signed by the Governor. Becomes Act No. 676.
- : Sent to the Governor for executive approval.
- : Signed by the President of the Senate.
- : Enrolled and signed by the Speaker of the House.
- : Received from the Senate without amendments.
- : Rules suspended. Read by title, passed by a vote of 34 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.
- : Read by title and referred to the Legislative Bureau.
- : Reported favorably.
Votes
- Senate Vote on HB 833, FINAL PASSAGE (#1274) (May 26, 2026): 34 yea, 0 nay, passed
- Senate Vote on HB 833, CO-AUTHORS (#1275) (May 26, 2026): 7 yea, 0 nay, passed
- House Vote on HB 833, FINAL PASSAGE (#969) (May 7, 2026): 87 yea, 2 nay, passed
Common questions
- What is HB833?
- HB833 is a bill in the Louisiana Legislature (2026 Regular Session): PRIVACY: Creates the Sexual Assault Survivor Empowerment Task Force.
- What does HB833 do?
- In its own words: An act To enact Chapter 3-H of Title 15 of the Louisiana Revised Statutes of 1950, to be comprised of R.S. 15:563.5, relative to the Sexual Assault Survivor Empowerment Task Force; to create the task force and provide for membership and responsibilities; to require studies, evaluations, and a report to the legislature; to provide for a termination date; and to provide for related matters.
- What is the status of HB833?
- Signed into law as of June 2, 2026. Latest action: Effective date: 08/01/2026. (June 2, 2026).
- Who sponsored HB833?
- Boyd, Delisha (D, 102), with 11 co-sponsors.
- Where is the official record for HB833?
- On the Louisiana Legislature website: https://legis.la.gov/legis/BillInfo.aspx?s=26RS&b=HB833
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