Louisiana 26RS Session Status: Introduced 1 D cosponsors

HB998 — CRIMINAL/VICTIMS: Provides relative to the examination and medical care of victims of human trafficking-related offenses and domestic violence offenses involving strangulation (EG INCREASE SD EX See Note)

Last action — Scheduled for floor debate on 06/01/2026.

  1. 1
    Introduced
  2. 2
    In Committee
  3. 3
    Passed House
  4. 4
    Passed Senate
  5. 5
    To Executive
  6. 6
    Enacted

This bill has been introduced in the House. Introduced March 23, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.

Next likely step: a committee referral and hearing.

Odds of enactment

Low chance

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In plain language

The bill addresses medical care for human trafficking and domestic violence victims.

This legislation focuses on ensuring proper examination and medical care for victims of human trafficking and domestic violence offenses involving strangulation. It seeks to improve support services for these vulnerable populations.

What this means for you
  • Families: This bill may improve resources and care available for family members affected by domestic violence.

Summary

CRIMINAL/VICTIMS: Provides relative to the examination and medical care of victims of human trafficking-related offenses and domestic violence offenses involving strangulation (EG INCREASE SD EX See Note)

Bill Text

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Action History

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

  2. Read by title, under the rules, referred to the Committee on Administration of Criminal Justice.

  3. Reported with amendments (10-0).

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

  5. Scheduled for floor debate on 05/05/2026.

  6. Read by title, returned to the calendar.

  7. Notice given.

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

  9. Called from the calendar.

  10. Read by title, returned to the calendar.

  11. Notice given.

  12. Scheduled for floor debate on 05/11/2026.

  13. Called from the calendar.

  14. Read by title, returned to the calendar.

  15. Notice given.

  16. Scheduled for floor debate on 05/12/2026.

  17. Called from the calendar.

  18. Read by title, returned to the calendar.

  19. Notice given.

  20. Scheduled for floor debate on 05/13/2026.

  21. Called from the calendar.

  22. Read by title, returned to the calendar.

  23. Notice given.

  24. Scheduled for floor debate on 05/18/2026.

  25. Called from the calendar.

  26. Read by title, returned to the calendar.

  27. Notice given.

  28. Scheduled for floor debate on 05/19/2026.

  29. Called from the calendar.

  30. Read by title, returned to the calendar.

  31. Notice given.

  32. Scheduled for floor debate on 05/20/2026.

  33. Called from the calendar.

  34. Read by title, returned to the calendar.

  35. Notice given.

  36. Scheduled for floor debate on 05/26/2026.

  37. Called from the calendar.

  38. Read by title, returned to the calendar.

  39. Notice given.

  40. Scheduled for floor debate on 06/01/2026.

Sponsors

Sponsorship breakdown

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1 sponsors · 0 co-sponsors · 146 not signed on

Sponsors (1)

Co-sponsors (0)

None.

Not signed on (146)

146 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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Subjects

public-safety healthcare
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Frequently asked questions

What does HB998 do?
CRIMINAL/VICTIMS: Provides relative to the examination and medical care of victims of human trafficking-related offenses and domestic violence offenses involving strangulation (EG INCREASE SD EX See Note)
Who sponsors HB998?
HB998 is sponsored by Aimee Adatto Freeman (Democrat).
What is the current status of HB998?
This bill has been introduced in the House. Introduced March 23, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
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