HB1245

Provides relative to disclosure of certain law enforcement records

Complete·6/2/26

Louisiana HB1245 amends public records law to exempt certain law enforcement records from disclosure.

Louisiana HB1245 amends the state's public records law to exempt certain records from disclosure. Specifically, it adds an exception for records concerning information derived from the criminal history databases of the FBI or the Louisiana Computerized Criminal History System, if the information pertains to a witness who is an employee of a criminal justice agency. This exception applies unless the information is voluntarily released, already available to the public, or released by court order.

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Sponsors

D
1
1
R
Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Roll Call Votes

36 Yea

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1 Nay

D

2 Absent

DD

Calendar

May 20

9:30 AM

Senate Committee on Senate and Governmental Affairs

History

Jun 2

House

Signed by the Governor. Becomes Act No. 722.

Jun 2

House

Effective date: 08/01/2026.

May 28

House

Sent to the Governor for executive approval.