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LA HB366
Bill
Status
2/24/2026
Primary Sponsor
Kathy Edmonston
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AI Summary
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Amends R.S. 46:2135(E) to impose a strict 15-day limit on continuances of hearings for temporary restraining orders in domestic abuse cases
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Eliminates the existing exception that allowed courts to grant further continuances beyond 15 days when "good cause is shown"
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Courts must still make or extend temporary restraining orders as necessary when hearings are continued
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Applies to temporary restraining orders protecting petitioners, minor children, or persons alleged to be incompetent in civil domestic violence suits
Legislative Description
Provides relative to continuance of hearings in domestic abuse matters
DOMESTIC ABUSE
Last Action
Read by title, under the rules, referred to the Committee on Civil Law and Procedure.
3/9/2026