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Louisiana · 2026 Regular Session · Bill

SB 106: PUBLIC RECORDS: 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 clerk of court or a court order. (8/1/26)

Enacted Official data

  1. Introduced
  2. In committee
  3. Passed one chamber
  4. Passed both chambers
  5. Enacted

Last official action: ·Record last updated:

Plain-language summary

SB 106 is a bill introduced in the Louisiana Senate on February 22, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: PUBLIC RECORDS: 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 clerk of court or a court order. (8/1/26). Primary sponsor: Caleb Kleinpeter (Republican). Most recent recorded action (May 15, 2026): Signed by the Governor. Becomes Act No. 242.

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Sponsors

Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Republican 1

NameRolePartyChamberDistrict
Caleb KleinpeterPrimary sponsorRepublicanSenate17

“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.

Recent official actions

  1. Signed by the Governor. Becomes Act No. 242.
  2. Effective date 8/1/2026.
  3. Sent to the Governor by the Secretary of the Senate.
  4. Enrolled. Signed by the President of the Senate.
  5. Signed by the Speaker of the House.
  6. Amendments proposed by the House read and concurred in by a vote of 36 yeas and 0 nays.
  7. Read third time by title, roll called on final passage, yeas 95, nays 0. Finally passed, ordered to the Senate.
  8. Received from the House with amendments.
  9. Scheduled for floor debate on 05/06/2026.
  10. Read by title, amended, passed to 3rd reading.
  11. Reported without Legislative Bureau amendments.
  12. Reported with amendments (8-2). Referred to the Legislative Bureau.

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Sources

  1. Open States / Plural (data from the official legislature website)
  2. Official legislature source