HB579

Provides relative to the rights of survivors of sexual assault

Complete·6/8/26

Louisiana HB579 amends the Sexual Assault Survivor Bill of Rights to include the preservation of sexual assault collection kits without charge for at.

Louisiana HB579 amends the Sexual Assault Survivor Bill of Rights to ensure that sexual assault survivors have the right to have their sexual assault collection kits preserved without charge for at least 20 years or longer if required by state law or policy. The bill also adds the right for survivors to be notified of all their rights under the law. This legislation aims to support survivors by ensuring their evidence is preserved and they are informed of their legal rights.

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Sponsors

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Roll Call Votes

97 Yea

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0 Nay

8 Absent

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Calendar

May 14

12:00 AM

Senate Committee on Judiciary B

May 14

1:30 PM

Senate Committee on Judiciary B

History

Jun 8

House

Signed by the Governor. Becomes Act No. 815.

Jun 8

House

Effective date: 06/08/2026.

Jun 1

Senate

Signed by the President of the Senate.