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LA SB185

Bill

Status

Introduced

2/25/2026

Primary Sponsor

Thomas Pressly

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Origin

Senate

2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Nondisclosure agreements that prevent victims of child sexual abuse from disclosing or discussing their abuse are declared null and void as against public policy

  • Such agreements are not judicially enforceable in Louisiana courts, regardless of any other provision of law

  • Applies to any agreement that prevents or has the effect of preventing victim disclosure, covering both direct prohibitions and indirect restrictions

  • Enacts new section R.S. 9:2717.5 under Louisiana law governing requisites for valid agreements

  • Effective August 1, 2026

Legislative Description

Provides that nondisclosure agreements involving victims of child sexual abuse are against public policy and unenforceable. (8/1/26)

SEX OFFENSES

Last Action

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

3/9/2026

Committee Referrals

Judiciary A2/25/2026

Full Bill Text

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