Louisiana · 2026 Regular Session · Bill
SB 259: DOMESTIC VIOLENCE: Authorizes the creation of a civil protective order online application portal. (8/1/26)
Enacted Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
SB 259 is a bill introduced in the Louisiana Senate on February 26, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: DOMESTIC VIOLENCE: Authorizes the creation of a civil protective order online application portal. (8/1/26). Primary sponsor: Regina Barrow (Democratic). It lists 12 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (June 1, 2026): Signed by the Governor. Becomes Act No. 752.
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Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 8 · Republican 4
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Regina Barrow | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 15 |
| Mark Abraham | Co-sponsor | Republican | Senate | 25 |
| Sidney Barthelemy | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 3 |
| Gary Carter | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 7 |
| Royce Duplessis | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 5 |
| Cameron Henry | Co-sponsor | Republican | Senate | 9 |
| Katrina Jackson-Andrews | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 34 |
| Sam Jenkins | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 39 |
| Jay Luneau | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 29 |
| Beth Mizell | Co-sponsor | Republican | Senate | 12 |
| Ed Price | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 2 |
| Larry Selders | Co-sponsor | Not applicable (committee) | — | — |
| Bill Wheat | Co-sponsor | Republican | Senate | 37 |
“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. 752.
- Effective date 8/1/2026.
- Signed by the Speaker of the House.
- Sent to the Governor by the Secretary of the Senate.
- Enrolled. Signed by the President of the Senate.
- Read third time by title, roll called on final passage, yeas 93, nays 0. Finally passed, ordered to the Senate.
- Received from the House without amendments.
- Read by title, passed to 3rd reading.
- Scheduled for floor debate on 05/27/2026.
- Reported without Legislative Bureau amendments.
- Reported favorably (11-1-1). Referred to the Legislative Bureau.
- Read by title, under the rules, referred to the Committee on Judiciary.
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