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LA SB66
Bill
Status
2/19/2026
Primary Sponsor
Valarie Hodges
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AI Summary
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Courts must take testimony from subpoenaed medical experts before hearing from parties and other witnesses in cases involving allegations of child abuse or neglect
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When a party requests a continuance, the court must first hold an expedited hearing to take the medical expert's testimony, after which the continuance may be granted for good cause
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Applies to child custody proceedings under Title V of the Civil Code and child in need of care proceedings under Title VI of the Children's Code
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Effective August 1, 2026
Legislative Description
Provides for testimony of medical experts in child custody and in need of care cases. (8/1/26)
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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