by Phoebe Hebson, David Saunders, McDermott Will & Schulte - JD Supra

On May 21, 2026, the Louisiana State Senate passed Senate Bill 386, which if signed by Louisiana’s governor, will become the Louisiana Data Privacy Act (the LDPA) and come into effect January 1, 2027. The LDPA, although the latest entrant in the ongoing waltz of state privacy laws, thankfully does not introduce any novel privacy compliance obligations. The LDPA is, however, an interesting mix of California- and Connecticut-style laws. Companies doing business in Louisiana should assess the applicability of the LDPA and, if necessary, prepare for LDPA compliance before the end of this year.