Louisiana · 2026 Regular Session · Bill

HB 579: CRIMINAL/VICTIMS: Provides relative to the rights of survivors of sexual assault

Enacted Last action June 8, 2026: Signed by the Governor. Becomes Act No. 815.

Plain-language summary

HB 579 is a bill introduced in the Louisiana House on February 26, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: CRIMINAL/VICTIMS: Provides relative to the rights of survivors of sexual assault. Primary sponsor: Vanessa LaFleur (Democratic). It lists 25 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (June 8, 2026): Signed by the Governor. Becomes Act No. 815.

Sponsors

Primary sponsor: Vanessa LaFleur (Democratic). 25 co-sponsors.