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LA SB106

Bill

Status

Introduced

2/22/2026

Primary Sponsor

Caleb Kleinpeter

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Origin

Senate

2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Crime scene photographs, audio recordings, video recordings (including body-worn camera footage), and digital images used as evidence in criminal proceedings are classified as confidential and exempt from public records disclosure

  • Applies to materials held by law enforcement agencies, district attorneys, prosecutorial agencies, defense attorneys, coroners, and any other public body

  • Covers media depicting crime scenes, injured or deceased persons, or evidence that may be used in criminal proceedings

  • Public release of these records requires a specific court order

  • Effective August 1, 2026

Legislative Description

Provides that certain photographs, audio or video recordings, digital images regarding a crime scene or used in a criminal prosecution are not public records available for release or to be copied except by court order. (8/1/26)

PUBLIC RECORDS

Last Action

Introduced in the Senate; read by title. Rules suspended. Read second time and referred to the Committee on Senate and Governmental Affairs.

3/9/2026

Committee Referrals

Governmental Affairs2/22/2026

Full Bill Text

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