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SB 130 Reengrossed 2019 Regular Session Peacock
Proposed law retains present law with the exception that Orleans Parish Civil District Court
may use electronic or audio recording in hearings regarding protection from abuse, sexual
assault, and stalking.
(Amends R.S. 37:2554(B)(2))
Summary of Amendments Adopted by Senate
Senate Floor Amendments to engrossed bill
1. Make proposed law applicable to persons employed on or before August 1,
2019.
Summary of Amendments Adopted by House
The Committee Amendments Proposed by House Committee on Judiciary to the
reengrossed bill:
1. Remove general authority of court reporters for Caddo Parish Juvenile Court to
use electronic or audio recording.
2. Add authority for Orleans Parish Civil District Court to use electronic or audio
recording in hearings pertaining to protection from abuse, sexual assault, or
stalking.
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