SB185

Provides that nondisclosure agreements involving victims of child sexual abuse are against public policy and unenforceable. (gov sig) (EN NO IMPACT See Note)

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Louisiana SB185 declares nondisclosure agreements involving victims of child sexual abuse to be against public policy and unenforceable.

Louisiana SB185 establishes that any agreement involving a victim of child sexual abuse that prevents or has the effect of preventing the victim from disclosing or discussing the abuse is judicially unenforceable and null and void as against public policy. This law aims to protect victims by ensuring they cannot be legally bound to silence regarding their abuse. Effective August 1, 2026.

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Sponsors

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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Roll Call Votes

98 Yea

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0 Nay

7 Absent

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Calendar

Apr 14

9:30 AM

Senate Committee on Judiciary A

Apr 7

1:00 PM

Senate Committee on Judiciary A

History

May 15

Senate

Signed by the Governor. Becomes Act No. 251.

May 15

Senate

Effective date 5/15/2026.

May 14

Senate

Sent to the Governor by the Secretary of the Senate.