Sex crime survivors might get power to have their personal info pulled from internet

By: Julie O'Donoghue

Outlets: Louisiana Illuminator

Published: March 30, 2026

Words: 751

Last Updated: 4 months ago


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Survivors of sex crimes in Louisiana could soon be able to demand their personal information — such as their addresses, marital records, places of worship or children’s schools — be removed from websites and social media posts under threat of a lawsuit or criminal charges.

Rep. Delisha Boyd, D-New Orleans, has sponsored House Bill 1012. It would allow survivors of crimes including rape, human trafficking and child sex abuse to request governments …

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