House Bill No. [insert bill number] aims to enhance the privacy protections for certain individuals associated with the Louisiana District Attorneys Association by enacting R.S. 44:11.3. This new section 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 excluded from public records or removed from existing publications. The bill outlines the process for making such requests, which must be submitted in writing and acknowledged by the relevant public body or third party within specified timeframes.

Additionally, the bill establishes penalties for non-compliance, including the possibility of misdemeanor charges for third parties that fail to remove the requested personal information. Protected individuals or the judicial administrator's office can seek legal remedies such as mandamus, declaratory relief, and injunctive relief, along with reasonable attorney fees. The provisions of this act are set to take effect on February 1, 2026.