CIVIL/PROCEDURE: Provides for the prescriptive period for certain actions for abuse of a minor
HB 409 extends the deadline for survivors of childhood sexual abuse to file civil lawsuits against abusers in Louisiana. It revives any previously expired claims (barred by time limits) and allows lawsuits to be filed by June 14, 2029, under Louisiana law R.S. 9:2800.9. This directly affects individuals whose abuse cases were dismissed due to expired statutes of limitations. The bill amends prior legislation to provide a specific window for filing, ensuring survivors have a clear, extended period to seek legal recourse.
Bill status
in committee
1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Feb 2026
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Feb 25, 2026
Last action Mar 9, 2026
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Committee
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Mar 9, 2026
Committee
Read by title, under the rules, referred to the Committee on Civil Law and Procedure.
lower
Feb 25, 2026
Committee
Under the rules, provisionally referred to the Committee on Civil Law and Procedure.
lower
1 primary · 0 co-sponsors
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Role
Legislator
Party
State
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Mandie Landry
DDemocratic
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