Louisiana 2026 Regular Session Status: Enacted Bipartisan · 6 D · 1 R cosponsors

HB 1064 — COURTS: Provides relative to a domestic violence intervention court pilot program in the Nineteenth Judicial District Court (EN SEE FISC NOTE SG EX)

Last action — Signed by the Governor. Becomes Act No. 696.

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    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 March 30, 2026. Enacted.

Signed by Governor Jeff Landry (Republican) on June 01, 2026.

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Likely to advance 98% · high confidence

  • Enacted

    Current position in the legislative process.

  • 8 sponsors

    1 primary, 7 co-sponsors signed on.

  • Bipartisan support

    Sponsored across 2 parties (6 D · 1 R) — cross-party backing.

  • Cleared a recorded vote

    Passed 2 recorded votes so far.

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In plain language

Establishes a pilot program for a domestic violence intervention court in a specific judicial district.

This bill creates a pilot program for a court specializing in domestic violence cases within the Nineteenth Judicial District Court. It aims to address and manage domestic violence incidents through targeted intervention.

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What changed in the latest version

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The updated version of Bill HB 1064 has removed a reference to "ACT No. 696." This change likely means that the bill no longer relies on or is connected to that specific act, which could simplify its implementation or clarify its intent. This adjustment matters because it helps ensure that the bill stands on its own without complications from other legislation.

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HLS 26RS-2221 REENGROSSED Regular Session HOUSE BILL NO.
ENROLLED Regular Session HOUSE BILL NO.
1064 BY REPRESENTATIVES FREIBERG, CHASSION, FREEMAN, GREEN, LAFLEUR, TERRY LANDRY, MARCELLE, AND WALTERS COURTS:
1064 BY REPRESENTATIVES FREIBERG, CHASSION, FREEMAN, GREEN, LAFLEUR, TERRY LANDRY, MARCELLE, AND WALTERS AN ACT To enact R.S.
Provides relative to a domestic violence intervention court pilot program in the Nineteenth Judicial District Court AN ACT To enact R.S.
to provideforreportingrequirements;to provide for thesunsetofthepilot program;
to provideforreportingrequirements;to provideforthesunsetofthepilot program;
The legislature herebyfinds and declaresthat domestic violence remains a significant public safety and public health issue in thisTraditional sentencing models have not sufficiently reduced recidivism among domestic Page 1 of 6 CODING:
The legislature herebyfinds and declaresthat domestic violence remains a significant public safety and public health issue in thTraditional sentencing models have not sufficiently reduced recidivism among domestic violence offendersEvidence-based intervention courts that combine judicial supervision with treatment, accountability, and victim safety planning have demonstrated improved outcomes.
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1064 violence offenders.
Evidence-based intervention courts that combine judicial supervision with treatment, accountability, and victim safety planning have demonstrated improved outcomes.
B.(1) There is hereby established a two-year pilot program known as the Domestic Violence Intervention Court, referred to in this Section as the "DVIC", within the Nineteenth Judicial District Court.
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1064 ENROLLED B.(1) There is hereby established a two-year pilot program known as the Domestic Violence Intervention Court, referred to in this Section as the "DVIC", within the Nineteenth Judicial District Court.
(3) Participation intheprogramis voluntary.
(3) Participation in the programis voluntary.
The presidingjudge may, at anytimeduring the probationaryperiod, impose additional conditions of probation as authorized by CodeofCriminalProcedureArticles893etseq.
Thepresidingjudge may, at anytime during the probationaryperiod, impose additional conditions of probation as authorized by CodeofCriminalProcedureArticles893etseq.
C.(1) Eligibleparticipantsincludedefendantswhoareconvictedofdomestic abuse related offenses and assessed as at-risk of reoffending using validated risk assessment tools.
C.(1) Eligibleparticipantsincludedefendantswhoareconvictedofdomestic abuse-related offenses and assessed as at-risk of reoffending using validated risk assessment tools.
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(b) Comply with individualized case plans.
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1064 (b) Comply with individualized case plans.
(b) The Stop, Take a step back, Observe, Proceed mindfully (STOP) technique for screening, trauma-informed assessment, and cognitive behavioral restructuring.
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1064 ENROLLED (b) The Stop, Take a step back, Observe, Proceed mindfully (STOP) technique for screening, trauma-informed assessment, and cognitive behavioral restructuring.
The rights and servicesavailable to victims are in addition to those rights as defined in R.S.
The rights and services available to victims arein addition to those rights as defined in R.S.
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(c) Attendance of the victim services advocate at court proceedings to provide information if the victim is unable or unwilling to attend in person but wishes to have matters addressed bythe court.
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1064 (c) Attendance of the victim services advocate at court proceedings to provide information if the victim is unable or unwilling to attend in person but wishes to have matters addressed bythe court.
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(3) A report shall be submitted by the Nineteenth Judicial District Court to the legislature and the Louisiana Supreme Court at the conclusion of the two-year pilot program.
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1064 (3) A report shall be submitted by the Nineteenth Judicial District Court to the legislature and the Louisiana Supreme Court at the conclusion of the two-year pilot program.
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[R.S.
1:13(B) and 24:177(E)] HB 1064 Reengrossed 2026 Regular Session Freiberg Abstract:
Establishes the Domestic Violence Intervention Court Pilot Program in the 19th JDC.
Proposed law provides for the findings and intentions of the legislature regarding domestic violence and the need for a domestic violence intervention court.
Proposed law establishes a two-year pilot program known as the "Domestic Violence Intervention Court" (DVIC) within the 19th JDC.
Proposed law provides that the program is voluntary for defendants convicted of misdemeanor or felony offenses.
Further provides that participants will be supervised by thepresidingjudge,thattheirparticipationwillbeaddedasaconditiontoprobation,andthat the participants must regularly appear in court, comply with case plans, and be subject to graduated sanctions and incentives.
Proposed law requires the DVIC to provide batterer intervention programs, clinical assessment and individualized treatment planning, substance abuse and mental health screening,aswellasemploymentreadiness,housing,andtransportationassistance,andcase management services.
Proposed law authorizes domestic violence victims to voluntarily participate in the DVIC.
Requires that victims receive a victim services advocate, notification of court proceedings, compliance statuses of the defendant, and information pertaining to safety planning and referrals, local domestic violence shelters, trauma-informed support groups, as well as attendance of the victim services advocate at court hearings.
Proposed law authorizes a victim to request GPS monitoring of the defendant.
Further authorizes the victim to be awarded restitution, when appropriate.
Proposed law requires the DVIC to operate with a coordinated team that includes the presiding judge, the district attorney, the public defender, a probation officer, clinical provider, program coordinator, and victim services advocate.
Proposed law requires the DVIC to collect data on recidivism rates, program completion rates, compliance with protective orders, and victim safety indicators.
Further requires the 19th JDC to report to the legislature and the La.
Supreme Court upon the conclusion of the two-year pilot program.
Proposedlawprovidesfortheterminationofthepilotprogramattheendoftwoyearsunless the legislature extends the program.
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1064 (Adds R.S.
13:842.5) Summary of Amendments Adopted by House The House Floor Amendments to the engrossed bill:
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Make technical changes.
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Require the 19th JDC to submit a report to the legislature and the La.
Supreme Court upon the conclusion of the two-year pilot program.
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Action History

  1. Signed by the Governor. Becomes Act No. 696.

  2. Effective date: 08/01/2026.

  3. Sent to the Governor for executive approval.

  4. Received from the Senate without amendments.

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

  6. Signed by the President of the Senate.

  7. Read by title, passed by a vote of 33 yeas and 0 nays, and ordered returned to the House. Motion to reconsider tabled.

  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 88, nays 11. Finally passed, title adopted, ordered to the Senate.

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

  15. Scheduled for floor debate on 05/06/2026.

  16. Reported favorably (17-0).

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

  18. Read by title. Lies over under the rules.

Sponsors

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1 sponsors · 7 co-sponsors · 139 not signed on · 9 voted No

Sponsors (1)

Co-sponsors (7)

Not signed on (139)

139 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 (#1456)

Passed 33 Yea · 0 Nay · 6 Other
Party YeaNayPresentNot Voting
Unaffiliated 1000
Republican 23004
Democrat 9002
Total 33006
% of votes cast 85%0%0%15%
How each member voted (39)
Member Party Vote
Mr. President — Yea
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 Yea
Royce Duplessis Democrat Yea
Sam Jenkins Democrat Yea
Sidney Barthelemy II Democrat Not Voting
Adam Bass Republican Yea
Alan Seabaugh Republican Yea
Beth Mizell Republican Yea
Blake Miguez Republican Not Voting
Bob Hensgens Republican Not Voting
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 Not Voting
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 Yea
Patrick Connick Republican Yea
Patrick McMath Republican Yea
Rick Edmonds Republican Yea
Robert "Bob" Owen Republican Not Voting
Robert Allain Republican Yea
Stewart Jr. Cathey Republican Yea
Thomas A. Pressly Republican Yea
Valarie Hodges Republican Yea

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FINAL PASSAGE (#909)

Passed 88 Yea · 11 Nay · 6 Other
Party YeaNayPresentNot Voting
Unaffiliated 5200
Democrat 28002
Republican 55904
Total 881106
% of votes cast 84%10%0%6%
How each member voted (105)
Member Party Vote
Mr. Speaker — Yea
Stagni — Yea
Amedee — Nay
Galle — Nay
Johnson, T. — Yea
Landry, T. — Yea
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 Not Voting
Dana Henry Democrat Not Voting
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 Yea
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 Yea
Sr., Wilford Carter Democrat Yea
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 Nay
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 Nay
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 Nay
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 Yea
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 Nay
Jr., Dennis Bamburg Republican Yea
Jr., John R. Illg Republican Yea
Jr., Michael Robert Bayham Republican Not Voting
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 Nay
Mark Wright Republican Yea
Michael "Gabe" Firment Republican Nay
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 Nay
Polly Thomas Republican Yea
R. Dewith Carrier Republican Yea
Raymond J. Crews Republican Nay
Reese "Skip" Broussard Republican Yea
Rhonda Gaye Butler Republican Yea
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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Who sponsors HB 1064?
HB 1064 is sponsored by Landry, T., Joy Walters (Democrat), C. Denise Marcelle (Democrat), Vanessa Caston LaFleur (Democrat), Jr., Kyle M. Green (Democrat), Aimee Adatto Freeman (Democrat), Tehmi Jahi Chassion (Democrat), and Barbara Reich Freiberg (Republican).
What is the current status of HB 1064?
This bill has been enacted into law. Introduced March 30, 2026. Enacted.
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