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HB 55 prohibits the public disclosure of jurors' personal information, such as names, addresses, phone numbers, email addresses, images, or likenesses, to protect juror privacy and safety. It allows courts to disclose such information only if a person demonstrates "good cause" and the court approves, while permitting courts to limit disclosures to safeguard juror identity. Violating this prohibition carries penalties of up to $1,000 fines, six months in jail, or both. The bill specifically exempts these privacy protections from Louisiana's public records laws, ensuring juror details remain confidential unless court-approved.
HB 60 amends Louisiana's disturbing the peace statute to specifically address disruptions at religious gatherings. It prohibits intentionally entering a church or place of worship during a service with the intent to create a disturbance, including violent behavior, excessively loud noise, or physical obstruction that materially disrupts the service (e.g., stopping the service, causing delays, or dispersing attendees). The bill defines "substantial disturbance" as materially disrupting participants' ability to engage in the service. Penalties include up to five years in prison, a $5,000 fine, or both for the basic offense, with enhanced penalties for using weapons or acting in concert. The law explicitly excludes constitutionally protected peaceful activities that do not substantially disrupt worship.
HB 52 changes Louisiana's rules for misdemeanor trials by requiring jury trials for most offenses with penalties exceeding $1,000 in fines or six months in jail. Prosecutors may designate certain misdemeanors as "non-jury" trials (heard by a judge alone), but only if the original law doesn't specify hard labor, and these cases are capped at $1,000 fines or six months in parish jail. The bill applies retroactively to June 8, 2025, and takes effect upon gubernatorial approval. It directly affects defendants charged with misdemeanors where prosecutors choose the non-jury option.
