HB1012

Louisiana HB1012 protects personal information of sex offense victims from unauthorized publication.

Louisiana HB1012 adds victims of sex offenses to the list of protected individuals whose personal information cannot be published without their consent. The bill mandates that public bodies acknowledge receipt of a request to remove such information within five days and remove the information within 72 hours. It also increases criminal penalties for violations related to the personal information of a victim of a sex offense. The act aims to protect victims' privacy and prevent potential harm from the disclosure of their personal information.