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Provides rules for live streaming proceedings in The Family Court for East Baton Rouge Parish

Provides rules for live streaming proceedings in The Family Court for East Baton Rouge Parish

Status1
Last ActionFeb 23, 2026
CommitteeJudiciary
Pre-filed
Introduced
Committee
Floor
Passed
Signed
2026 Regular Session
Bill Analysis
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Proposed law requires that The Family Court of East Baton Rouge Parish provide for live streaming, public access to family court proceedings and status conferences no later than Jan. 1, 2027.

Proposed law requires the costs for upgrading the current internet system for The Family Court of East Baton Rouge Parish to be paid from funds in the Court Modernization and Technology Fund (R.S. 39:100.211).

Proposed law requires that matters in The Family Court of East Baton Rouge Parish be heard only in chambers for the testimony of a minor with all parties and counsel of record present.

Proposed law authorizes The Family Court of East Baton Rouge Parish to use a minor's initials or a pseudonym for custody matters.

Proposed law prohibits custody hearings in The Family Court of East Baton Rouge Parish from being closed to the public unless the judge determines that good cause exists based upon evidence submitted and all parties agree in writing and on the record.

Effective Jan. 1, 2027.

(Adds R.S. 13:1401.2 through 1401.5)

Legislative History
Feb 23, 2026House
Prefiled.
Feb 23, 2026House
Under the rules, provisionally referred to the Committee on Judiciary.
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Bill Details
Bill NumberHB278
Session2026 Regular Session
ChamberHouse
TypeHouse Bill
Status1
CommitteeJudiciary
IntroducedFebruary 24, 2026
Last Action DateFebruary 23, 2026
Last ActionUnder the rules, provisionally referred to the Committee on Judiciary.
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Kathy Edmonston
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Session Context
Session2026 Regular Session
ConvenesMarch 9, 2026
Sine DieJune 1, 2026 (6pm)
11
days until session

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