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LA HB86

Bill

Status

Introduced

2/4/2026

Primary Sponsor

Joy Walters

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Origin

House of Representatives

2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Creates the "Domestic Abuse Repeat Offender Registry" requiring registration for individuals convicted of a second or subsequent domestic abuse offense, including battery of a dating partner, domestic abuse battery, stalking, cyberstalking, and violation of protective orders

  • Offenders must register in person with the parish sheriff within 5 business days of release, providing personal information including address, employment, photograph, vehicle descriptions, social security number, and all email addresses and phone numbers

  • Requires a $250 annual registration fee, with $150 going to law enforcement for record maintenance and $100 to the governor's office on women's policy for domestic abuse intervention services

  • Registration duration is 1 year for first-time registrants, 5 years for second-time registrants, and lifetime for third or subsequent registrations

  • Louisiana Bureau of Criminal Identification and Information must maintain a publicly accessible online registry with search capabilities and automatic email notifications when offenders move into specified geographic areas

Legislative Description

Creates a statewide registry for individuals convicted of multiple domestic abuse offenses

DOMESTIC ABUSE

Last Action

Read by title, under the rules, referred to the Committee on Administration of Criminal Justice.

3/9/2026

Committee Referrals

Administration of Criminal Justice2/4/2026

Full Bill Text

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