Louisiana 2026 Regular Session Status: Enacted Bipartisan · 22 D · 3 R cosponsors

HB 833 — PRIVACY: Creates the Sexual Assault Survivor Empowerment Task Force

Last action — Signed by the Governor. Becomes Act No. 676.

  1. ✓
    Introduced
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    In Committee
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    Passed House
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    Passed Senate
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    To Executive
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    Enacted

This bill has been enacted into law. Introduced February 27, 2026. Enacted.

Signed by Governor Jeff Landry (Republican) on June 02, 2026.

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High chance

Based on the sponsor, cosponsors, and committee posture, this bill has a high chance of becoming law.

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Prognosis

Likely to advance 82% · high confidence

  • Enacted

    Current position in the legislative process.

  • 25 sponsors

    1 primary, 24 co-sponsors signed on.

  • Bipartisan support

    Sponsored across 2 parties (22 D · 3 R) — cross-party backing.

  • Mixed recorded votes

    2 passed, 1 failed in recorded votes so far.

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In plain language

Establishes a task force to empower sexual assault survivors.

This bill creates the Sexual Assault Survivor Empowerment Task Force to enhance support for survivors of sexual assault. The task force will focus on providing resources and advocating for the needs of these individuals.

Bill Text

What changed in the latest version

30 added · 53 removed

Plain-language change summary

The bill HB 833 has removed a reference to "ACT No. 676." This change simplifies the document by eliminating an outdated or unnecessary reference. It matters because streamlining the text can make the bill clearer and easier for people to understand, ensuring that everyone has a better grasp of the current laws and regulations.

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HLS 26RS-879 REENGROSSED Regular Session HOUSE BILL NO.
ENROLLED Regular Session HOUSE BILL NO.
833 BY REPRESENTATIVES BOYD, BILLINGS, BRASS, CARRIER, CHASSION, FREEMAN, DANA HENRY, TRAVIS JOHNSON, KNOX, LAFLEUR, LYONS, MARCELLE,MENA,MOORE,MURRAY, SPELL,TAYLOR, ANDWALTERS PRIVACY:
833 BY REPRESENTATIVES BOYD, BILLINGS, BRASS, CARRIER, CHASSION, FREEMAN, DANA HENRY, TRAVIS JOHNSON, KNOX, LAFLEUR, LYONS, MARCELLE,MENA,MOORE,MURRAY, SPELL,TAYLOR, ANDWALTERS AND SENATORS BARTHELEMY, BOUDREAUX, CARTER, DUPLESSIS, JACKSON-ANDREWS, JENKINS, AND PRICE AN ACT ToenactChapter3-HofTitle15oftheLouisianaRevisedStatutesof1950,tobecomprised ofR.S.15:563.5,relativetotheSexualAssaultSurvivorEmpowermentTaskForce;
Creates the Sexual Assault Survivor Empowerment Task Force AN ACT ToenactChapter3-HofTitle15oftheLouisianaRevisedStatutesof1950,tobecomprised ofR.S.15:563.5,relativetotheSexualAssaultSurvivorEmpowermentTaskForce;
to require studies, evaluations,andareporttothelegislature;toprovideforaterminationdate;
to require studies,evaluations,andareporttothelegislature;to provideforaterminationdate;
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(2) A representative of the Louisiana Sheriffs' Association.
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(3) One member of the House of Representatives appointedby the speaker of the House of Representatives.
HLS 26RS-879 REENGROSSED HB NO.
833 (2) A representative of the Louisiana Sheriffs' Association.
(3) One member of the House of Representatives appointed bythe speaker of the House of Representatives.
(7) One member who is a survivor of sexual violence appointed by Sexual Trauma Awareness and Response (STAR).
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833 ENROLLED (7) One member who is a survivor of sexual violence appointed by Sexual Trauma Awareness and Response (STAR).
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SPEAKER OF THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES PRESIDENT OF THE SENATE GOVERNOR OF THE STATE OF LOUISIANA APPROVED:
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The keyword, one-liner, abstract, and digest do not constitute part of the law or proof or indicia of legislative intent.
[R.S.
1:13(B) and 24:177(E)] HB 833 Reengrossed 2026 Regular Session Boyd Abstract:
Creates the Sexual Assault Survivor Empowerment Task Force.
Proposed law authorizes and directs the creation of the Sexual Assault Survivor Empowerment Task Force to study, evaluate,and make recommendations for legislation to improve access to services for survivors of sexual assault.
Proposed law provides that such services may include counseling, school or workplace accommodations, public awareness campaigns, and mandatory training for schools, hospitals, or law enforcement.
Proposed law provides for certain members of the task force.
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HLS 26RS-879 REENGROSSED HB NO.
833 Proposed law requires the task force to submit a report, including any legislation, by Feb.
1, 2027, and further requires the report to be made available to the public.
Proposed law terminates the task force upon submission of the report on Feb.
1, 2027.
(Adds R.S.
15:563.5) Summary of Amendments Adopted by House TheCommitteeAmendmentsProposedbyHouseCommitteeonJudiciarytotheoriginal bill:
1.
Add to the task force a representative of the La.
State Coroner's Association;
a member who is a survivor of sexual violence appointed by Sexual Trauma Awareness and Response (STAR);
and a licensed clinical social worker appointed by the La.
State Bd.
of Social Work Examiners.
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Action History

  1. Signed by the Governor. Becomes Act No. 676.

  2. Effective date: 08/01/2026.

  3. Signed by the President of the Senate.

  4. Sent to the Governor for executive approval.

  5. 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.

  6. Received from the Senate without amendments.

  7. Enrolled and signed by the Speaker of the House.

  8. Reported without Legislative Bureau amendments. Read by title and passed to third reading and final passage.

  9. Read by title and referred to the Legislative Bureau.

  10. Reported favorably.

  11. Read second time by title and referred to the Committee on Judiciary B.

  12. Received in the Senate. Read first time by title and placed on the Calendar for a second reading.

  13. Read third time by title, amended, roll called on final passage, yeas 87, nays 2. Finally passed, title adopted, ordered to the Senate.

  14. Read by title, amended, ordered engrossed, passed to 3rd reading.

  15. Scheduled for floor debate on 05/07/2026.

  16. Reported with amendments (16-0).

  17. Read by title, under the rules, referred to the Committee on Judiciary.

  18. Prefiled.

  19. Under the rules, provisionally referred to the Committee on Judiciary.

  20. First appeared in the Interim Calendar on 2/27/2026.

Sponsors

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1 sponsors · 24 co-sponsors · 122 not signed on · 1 voted No

Sponsors (1)

Co-sponsors (24)

Not signed on (122)

122 members have not signed on to this bill.

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"Not signed on" means a member has not sponsored or co-sponsored this bill — it does not imply opposition. Members flagged Voted No have a recorded No vote on this bill.

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Votes

FINAL PASSAGE (#1274)

Passed 34 Yea · 0 Nay · 5 Other
Party YeaNayPresentNot Voting
Republican 25002
Democrat 9002
Unaffiliated 0001
Total 34005
% of votes cast 87%0%0%13%
How each member voted (39)
Member Party Vote
Mr. President — Not Voting
Edward J. Price Democrat Yea
Gary Carter Democrat Yea
Gerald Boudreaux Democrat Yea
Jay Luneau Democrat Yea
Jimmy Harris Democrat Yea
Katrina R. Jackson-Andrews Democrat Yea
Larry Selders Democrat Not Voting
Regina Barrow Democrat Not Voting
Royce Duplessis Democrat Yea
Sam Jenkins Democrat Yea
Sidney Barthelemy II Democrat Yea
Adam Bass Republican Yea
Alan Seabaugh Republican Yea
Beth Mizell Republican Yea
Blake Miguez Republican Yea
Bob Hensgens Republican Yea
Brach Jerad Myers Republican Yea
Caleb Kleinpeter Republican Yea
Eddie J. Lambert Republican Yea
Franklin J. Foil Republican Yea
Glen Womack Republican Yea
Gregory A. Miller Republican Yea
Heather Cloud Republican Yea
Jeremy Stine Republican Yea
John C. "Jay" Morris Republican Yea
Jr., William "Bill" Wheat Republican Yea
Kirk Talbot Republican Yea
Mark Abraham Republican Yea
Michael "Big Mike" Fesi Republican Yea
Mike Reese Republican Not Voting
Patrick Connick Republican Not Voting
Patrick McMath Republican Yea
Rick Edmonds Republican Yea
Robert "Bob" Owen Republican Yea
Robert Allain Republican Yea
Stewart Jr. Cathey Republican Yea
Thomas A. Pressly Republican Yea
Valarie Hodges Republican Yea

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CO-AUTHORS (#1275)

Failed 7 Yea · 0 Nay · 32 Other
Party YeaNayPresentNot Voting
Democrat 7004
Unaffiliated 0001
Republican 00027
Total 70032
% of votes cast 18%0%0%82%
How each member voted (39)
Member Party Vote
Mr. President — Not Voting
Edward J. Price Democrat Yea
Gary Carter Democrat Yea
Gerald Boudreaux Democrat Yea
Jay Luneau Democrat Not Voting
Jimmy Harris Democrat Not Voting
Katrina R. Jackson-Andrews Democrat Yea
Larry Selders Democrat Not Voting
Regina Barrow Democrat Not Voting
Royce Duplessis Democrat Yea
Sam Jenkins Democrat Yea
Sidney Barthelemy II Democrat Yea
Adam Bass Republican Not Voting
Alan Seabaugh Republican Not Voting
Beth Mizell Republican Not Voting
Blake Miguez Republican Not Voting
Bob Hensgens Republican Not Voting
Brach Jerad Myers Republican Not Voting
Caleb Kleinpeter Republican Not Voting
Eddie J. Lambert Republican Not Voting
Franklin J. Foil Republican Not Voting
Glen Womack Republican Not Voting
Gregory A. Miller Republican Not Voting
Heather Cloud Republican Not Voting
Jeremy Stine Republican Not Voting
John C. "Jay" Morris Republican Not Voting
Jr., William "Bill" Wheat Republican Not Voting
Kirk Talbot Republican Not Voting
Mark Abraham Republican Not Voting
Michael "Big Mike" Fesi Republican Not Voting
Mike Reese Republican Not Voting
Patrick Connick Republican Not Voting
Patrick McMath Republican Not Voting
Rick Edmonds Republican Not Voting
Robert "Bob" Owen Republican Not Voting
Robert Allain Republican Not Voting
Stewart Jr. Cathey Republican Not Voting
Thomas A. Pressly Republican Not Voting
Valarie Hodges Republican Not Voting

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FINAL PASSAGE (#969)

Passed 87 Yea · 2 Nay · 16 Other
Party YeaNayPresentNot Voting
Unaffiliated 4102
Democrat 27003
Republican 561011
Total 872016
% of votes cast 83%2%0%15%
How each member voted (105)
Member Party Vote
Mr. Speaker — Yea
Galle — Yea
Stagni — Yea
Amedee — Nay
Johnson, T. — Not Voting
Landry, T. — Not Voting
St. Blanc — Yea
Adrian Fisher Democrat Yea
Aimee Adatto Freeman Democrat Yea
Alonzo L. Knox Democrat Yea
Barbara Carpenter Democrat Yea
C. Denise Marcelle Democrat Yea
Candace N. Newell Democrat Yea
Chasity Martinez Democrat Yea
Dana Henry Democrat Yea
Delisha Boyd Democrat Yea
Ed Murray Democrat Yea
Edmond Jordan Democrat Yea
Gerald Boudreaux Democrat Yea
III, Ed Larvadain Democrat Yea
Joy Walters Democrat Yea
Jr., Kyle M. Green Democrat Not Voting
Ken Brass Democrat Yea
Mandie Landry Democrat Yea
Marcus Anthony Bryant Democrat Yea
Pat Moore Democrat Yea
Rashid Armand Young Democrat Yea
Robby Carter Democrat Yea
Rodney Lyons Democrat Yea
Roy Daryl Adams Democrat Yea
Shaun Raphael Mena Democrat Not Voting
Sr., Wilford Carter Democrat Not Voting
Steven Jackson Democrat Yea
Sylvia Elaine Taylor Democrat Yea
Tammy T. Phelps Democrat Yea
Tehmi Jahi Chassion Democrat Yea
Vanessa Caston LaFleur Democrat Yea
Annie Spell Republican Yea
Barbara Reich Freiberg Republican Yea
Beth Anne Billings Republican Yea
Brett F. Geymann Republican Yea
Brian Leonard Glorioso Republican Yea
Bryan Fontenot Republican Yea
Chad Michael Boyer Republican Yea
Chance Keith Henry Republican Yea
Christopher Turner Republican Yea
Danny McCormick Republican Not Voting
Daryl Andrew Deshotel Republican Yea
Debbie Villio Republican Yea
Dixon Wallace McMakin Republican Yea
Dodie Horton Republican Yea
Emily Chenevert Republican Yea
Foy Bryan Gadberry Republican Yea
Francis C. Thompson Republican Yea
Gregory A. Miller Republican Yea
III, Roger William Wilder Republican Yea
III, Vincent E. Cox Republican Yea
IV, Gerald "Beau" Beaullieu Republican Yea
Jack McFarland Republican Yea
Jacob Braud Republican Yea
Jacob Jules Landry Republican Yea
Jason Brian DeWitt Republican Yea
Jeffrey "Jeff" Fons Wiley Republican Not Voting
Jeremy LaCombe Republican Yea
Jerome Zeringue Republican Yea
Jessica Domangue Republican Yea
John E. Wyble Republican Yea
Joseph A. Orgeron Republican Yea
Josh Carlson Republican Not Voting
Jr., Dennis Bamburg Republican Yea
Jr., John R. Illg Republican Yea
Jr., Michael Robert Bayham Republican Yea
Kathy Edmonston Republican Not Voting
Kellee Hennessy Dickerson Republican Yea
Kim Carver Republican Yea
Kimberly Landry Coates Republican Yea
Larry A. Bagley Republican Not Voting
Lauren Ventrella Republican Yea
Laurie Schlegel Republican Yea
Les Farnum Republican Not Voting
Mark Wright Republican Yea
Michael "Gabe" Firment Republican Not Voting
Michael Charles Echols Republican Not Voting
Michael Melerine Republican Yea
Mike Johnson Republican Yea
Neil Riser Republican Yea
Nicholas Muscarello Republican Yea
Paul Sawyer Republican Yea
Phillip Eric Tarver Republican Not Voting
Polly Thomas Republican Yea
R. Dewith Carrier Republican Yea
Raymond J. Crews Republican Not Voting
Reese "Skip" Broussard Republican Yea
Rhonda Gaye Butler Republican Not Voting
Robert "Bob" Owen Republican Yea
Rodney Schamerhorn Republican Nay
Ryan Bourriaque Republican Yea
Shane Mack Republican Yea
Sr., Peter F. Egan Republican Yea
Stephanie H. Berault Republican Yea
Stephanie Hilferty Republican Yea
Timothy P. Kerner Republican Yea
Tony Bacala Republican Yea
Troy Jude Hebert Republican Yea
Wayne McMahen Republican Yea

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Frequently asked questions

Who sponsors HB 833?
HB 833 is sponsored by Edward J. Price (Democrat), Sam Jenkins (Democrat), Katrina R. Jackson-Andrews (Democrat), Royce Duplessis (Democrat), Gary Carter (Democrat), Gerald Boudreaux (Democrat), Sidney Barthelemy II (Democrat), Joy Walters (Democrat), Sylvia Elaine Taylor (Democrat), Annie Spell (Republican), Ed Murray (Democrat), Pat Moore (Democrat), Shaun Raphael Mena (Democrat), C. Denise Marcelle (Democrat), Rodney Lyons (Democrat), Vanessa Caston LaFleur (Democrat), Alonzo L. Knox (Democrat), Dana Henry (Democrat), Aimee Adatto Freeman (Democrat), Tehmi Jahi Chassion (Democrat), R. Dewith Carrier (Republican), Ken Brass (Democrat), Beth Anne Billings (Republican), Delisha Boyd (Democrat), and C. Travis Johnson (Democrat).
What is the current status of HB 833?
This bill has been enacted into law. Introduced February 27, 2026. Enacted.
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