HR73 • 2026

DOMESTIC ABUSE: Directs the Louisiana State Law Institute to study mandatory issuance of protective orders

Passed Legislature

This bill passed both chambers and reached final enrollment, even if later executive action is not shown here.

Sponsor: Charles Owen
Last action: 2026-05-28
Official status: Sent to the Secretary of State
Effective date: Not listed

Plain English Breakdown

The official source does not specify that the study must include an examination of Colorado's law, although it mentions Colorado as an example.

Study on Mandatory Protective Orders for Domestic Abuse Victims

This resolution directs the Louisiana State Law Institute to study how protective orders are issued after an arrest for domestic abuse and report back by January 4, 2027.

What This Bill Does

Directs the Louisiana State Law Institute to research how protective orders are given out after an arrest for domestic abuse.
Asks the institute to report its findings by January 4, 2027.

Who It Names or Affects

The Louisiana State Law Institute

Terms To Know

Protective order: A court order that helps protect someone from being hurt by another person.
Mandatory protective order: An automatic court order issued when certain conditions are met, like an arrest for domestic abuse.

Limits and Unknowns

The resolution does not change current laws but asks for a study.
It is unclear what specific changes might come from the report's findings.

Bill History

2026-05-28 H
Taken by the Clerk of the House and presented to the Secretary of State in accordance with the Rules of the House.
2026-05-27 H
Enrolled and signed by the Speaker of the House.
2026-05-26 H
Read by title, roll called, yeas 96, nays 0. The resolution was adopted.
2026-05-26 H
Called from the calendar.
2026-05-26 H
Read by title, returned to the calendar.
2026-05-25 H
Scheduled for floor debate on 05/26/2026.
2026-05-20 H
Read by title, ordered engrossed, passed to 3rd reading.
2026-05-19 H
Reported favorably (10-0).
2026-03-31 H
Read by title, under the rules, referred to the Committee on Administration of Criminal Justice.
2026-03-30 H
Read by title. Lies over under the rules.

Official Summary Text

DOMESTIC ABUSE: Directs the Louisiana State Law Institute to study mandatory issuance of protective orders

Current Bill Text

Read the full stored bill text

ENROLLED
2026 Regular Session
HOUSE RESOLUTION NO. 73
BY REPRESENTATIVE OWEN
A RESOLUTION
To authorize and direct the Louisiana State Law Institute to study the procedure of issuing
mandatory protective orders upon arrest for domestic abuse and to report its findings
to the House of Representatives of the Legislature of Louisiana no later than January
4, 2027.
WHEREAS, domestic violence abuse victims require the highest levels of
protections in order to empower them to make critical decisions to ensure their safety; and
WHEREAS, Colorado Criminal Code Section 18-1-1001 requires issuance of a
mandatory protective order against any person charged with domestic violence; and
WHEREAS, R.S. 46:2131 et seq., provides for the procedures for issuing temporary
restraining orders and protective orders when there is a threat or danger of violence or abuse
to a victim, and such order is requested by the victim; and
WHEREAS, the House of Representatives of the Legislature of Louisiana has
consistently prioritized the safety of domestic abuse survivors and recognizes that issuing
mandatory protective orders upon a charge of domestic violence may act as a critical
instrument in preventing further violence.
THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the House of Representatives of the
Legislature of Louisiana does hereby authorize and direct the Louisiana State Law Institute
to study the procedure of issuing mandatory protective orders upon arrest for domestic abuse
and to report its findings to the House of Representatives of the Legislature of Louisiana no
later than January 4, 2027.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Louisiana State Law Institute shall submit
one printed copy and one electronic copy of any report produced pursuant to this Resolution
to the David R. Poynter Legislative Research Library as required by R.S. 24:772.
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HR NO. 73 ENROLLED
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that a copy of this Resolution be transmitted to the
director of the Louisiana State Law Institute.
SPEAKER OF THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
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