HB231

Adds intentional evasion of service of process for certain court orders as conduct that constitutes a violation of a protective order

Complete·5/15/26

Louisiana HB231 criminalizes intentional evasion of service of process for certain court orders.

Louisiana HB231 creates the crime of intentional evasion of service of process for specific court orders, including those related to domestic abuse, restraining orders, and protective orders. The bill identifies the types of orders subject to criminal prosecution and establishes penalties for intentional evasion. The affected population includes individuals who are subject to these court orders, particularly those involving domestic abuse, restraining orders, and protective orders.

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Sponsors

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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Roll Call Votes

99 Yea

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0 Nay

6 Absent

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Calendar

Apr 21

10:00 AM

Senate Committee on Judiciary C

Mar 25

10:00 AM

House Committee on Administration of Criminal Justice

History

May 15

House

Signed by the Governor. Becomes Act No. 140.

May 15

House

Effective date: 08/01/2026.

May 13

Senate

Signed by the President of the Senate.