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LA HB126

Bill

Official Source

Status

Introduced

2/13/2026

Primary Sponsor

Mandie Landry

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Origin

House of Representatives

2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Expands mandatory facility dog access to include victims of sex offenses (as defined in R.S. 15:541) when testifying in court, if a facility dog is available

  • Current law already requires courts to allow facility dogs for witnesses under 18 years of age or those with developmental disabilities

  • Facility dogs must be certified graduates of accredited assistance dog organizations, specially trained to provide emotional support without causing courtroom distractions

  • Amends R.S. 15:284(A), known as "Duvall's Law"

Legislative Description

Provides relative to the use of a facility dog by a witness during certain circumstances

COURTS

Last Action

Read by title, under the rules, referred to the Committee on Judiciary.

3/9/2026

Committee Referrals

Judiciary2/13/2026

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