SB289

Provides for confidentiality of certain information in public records requests for universities. (8/1/26)

Complete·6/1/26

Louisiana SB289 creates exemptions to the Louisiana Public Records Law for certain university records.

Louisiana SB289 creates exemptions to the Louisiana Public Records Law for certain university records. It exempts records of applicants for executive-level or high-impact positions at public postsecondary education institutions, expiring once a finalist is named. It also exempts records identifying private donors, except for the amount of donations or their use.

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Sponsors

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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Roll Call Votes

35 Yea

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2 Nay

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2 Absent

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Calendar

Mar 11

10:00 AM

Senate Committee on Senate and Governmental Affairs

History

Jun 1

Senate

Becomes Act No. 596 without the Governor's signature.

Jun 1

Senate

Effective date 8/1/2026.

May 20

Senate

Sent to the Governor by the Secretary of the Senate.