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LA SB185
LA SB185Provides that nondisclosure agreements involving victims of child sexual abuse are against public policy and unenforceable. (8/1/26) (OR NO IMPACT See Note)
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Introduced
02/25/2026
02/25/2026
In Committee
03/09/2026
03/09/2026
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
2026 Regular Session
Bill Summary
AN ACT To enact R.S. 9:2717.5, relative to requisites for a valid agreement; to prohibit nondisclosure agreements involving victims of child sexual abuse; and to provide for related matters.
AI Summary
This bill, by enacting a new section of law, declares that any agreement, known as a nondisclosure agreement, that prevents or has the effect of preventing a victim of child sexual abuse from talking about their abuse is against public policy and therefore cannot be legally enforced, making such agreements void.
Committee Categories
Justice
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Senate Committee on Judiciary A (13:00:00 4/7/2026 John J. Hainkel, Jr. Room) (on 04/07/2026)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.legis.la.gov/legis/BillInfo.aspx?s=26rs&b=SB185&sbi=y |
| Fiscal Note - SB185 Original | https://www.legis.la.gov/Legis/ViewDocument.aspx?d=1458881 |
| BillText | https://www.legis.la.gov/Legis/ViewDocument.aspx?d=1444383 |
| Analysis - Digest of SB185 Original | https://www.legis.la.gov/Legis/ViewDocument.aspx?d=1444392 |
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