The bill enacts a new provision in Louisiana law, specifically R.S. 46:2136.2(H), which establishes a statewide portal for individuals seeking protective orders related to domestic abuse. This portal will allow petitioners to file their applications online, streamlining the process for obtaining temporary restraining orders. The bill emphasizes the importance of verifying the accuracy of the information provided in these petitions, requiring petitioners to affirm that the facts are true to the best of their knowledge, under penalty of perjury.

Additionally, the bill stipulates that the affirmation must be signed electronically by the petitioner and witnessed by another individual who will also sign electronically. This modernizes the application process and aims to make it more accessible for those in need of protective orders, while ensuring the integrity of the information submitted.