Louisiana · 2026 Regular Session · Bill
SB 185: SEX OFFENSES: Provides that nondisclosure agreements involving victims of child sexual abuse are against public policy and unenforceable. (gov sig) (EN NO IMPACT See Note)
Enacted Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
SB 185 is a bill introduced in the Louisiana Senate on February 25, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: SEX OFFENSES: Provides that nondisclosure agreements involving victims of child sexual abuse are against public policy and unenforceable. (gov sig) (EN NO IMPACT See Note). Primary sponsor: Thomas Pressly (Republican). It lists 8 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (May 15, 2026): Signed by the Governor. Becomes Act No. 251.
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Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 4 · Republican 5
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thomas Pressly | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 38 |
| Wilford Carter | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 34 |
| Tehmi Chassion | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 44 |
| Emily Chenevert | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 66 |
| Brian Glorioso | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 90 |
| Ed Larvadain | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 26 |
| Michael Melerine | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 6 |
| Laurie Schlegel | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 82 |
| Sylvia Taylor | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 57 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- Signed by the Governor. Becomes Act No. 251.
- Effective date 5/15/2026.
- Sent to the Governor by the Secretary of the Senate.
- Enrolled. Signed by the President of the Senate.
- Signed by the Speaker of the House.
- Read third time by title, roll called on final passage, yeas 98, nays 0. Finally passed, ordered to the Senate.
- Received from the House without amendments.
- Scheduled for floor debate on 05/12/2026.
- Read by title, passed to 3rd reading.
- Reported without Legislative Bureau amendments.
- Reported favorably (9-0). Referred to the Legislative Bureau.
- Read by title, under the rules, referred to the Committee on Civil Law and Procedure.
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