Bill > HB324

This bill establishes a new law that provides protections for personal information of current and retired district attorneys, assistant district attorneys, and district attorney investigators (collectively referred to as "protected individuals"). The bill defines extensive categories of "personal information" that cannot be published, including home addresses, phone numbers, social security numbers, bank account details, driver's license numbers, and even information about family members' locations. Protected individuals or the Louisiana District Attorneys Association can request that public bodies or third parties remove such personal information from websites or publications. When such a request is made, public bodies must respond within ten days and take steps to remove the information within fifteen days, while third parties must remove the information within 72 hours. If these entities fail to comply, protected individuals can seek legal remedies including mandamus, declaratory or injunctive relief, and potentially attorney fees or damages. Individuals who violate these provisions could face misdemeanor charges with potential imprisonment up to 90 days or fines up to $1,000, though public bodies are exempt from penalties. The law is set to become effective on February 1, 2026, providing a clear timeline for implementation and allowing organizations time to prepare for compliance.

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https://www.legis.la.gov/legis/BillInfo.aspx?s=25rs&b=HB324&sbi=y