House Bill No. 324, introduced by Representative Bryant, aims to enhance the privacy protections for certain individuals associated with the Louisiana District Attorneys Association. The bill enacts R.S. 44:11.3, which defines "protected individuals" as current or retired district attorneys, assistant district attorneys, and district attorney investigators. It allows these individuals to request that their personal information—including home addresses, phone numbers, email addresses, Social Security numbers, and other sensitive data—be kept confidential and not published by public bodies or third parties. The bill outlines the process for making such requests, which must be submitted in writing and acknowledged by the relevant public body within ten days.

Additionally, the bill mandates that if personal information is already published, it must be removed within fifteen days of the request acknowledgment. Third parties are required to comply with removal requests within seventy-two hours. The legislation also provides for legal recourse, allowing protected individuals to seek mandamus relief, declaratory and injunctive relief, and reasonable attorney fees in case of violations. Violators of this provision may face misdemeanor charges, with penalties including imprisonment of up to ninety days or fines not exceeding $1,000. The provisions of this act are set to take effect on February 1, 2026.