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LA HB366

Bill

Status

Introduced

2/24/2026

Primary Sponsor

Kathy Edmonston

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Origin

House of Representatives

2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • 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

  • Eliminates the existing exception that allowed courts to grant further continuances beyond 15 days when "good cause is shown"

  • Courts must still make or extend temporary restraining orders as necessary when hearings are continued

  • 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

Committee Referrals

Civil Law and Procedure2/24/2026

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