Senate Select Committee on Women and Children
September 29, 2025
9:30 a.m.
John J. Hainkel, Jr. Room

Adjourned		 



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CALL TO ORDER

ROLL CALL

APPROVAL OF MINUTES
 February 18, 2025
 February 19, 2025

ITEMS FOR DISCUSSION
 1. An update on domestic violence abuse cases, investigation procedures and protections against domestic violence:
 A. Louisiana Sheriffs' Association- Sheriff Kevin Cobb
 B. Louisiana State Police- Captain Joe Patout, Investigator Jordyn McDempsey, Trooper Lean Hodges, and Investigator Whytley Jones
 C. Louisiana Coalition Against Domestic Violence- Mariah Wineski
 D. Louisiana Department of Health- Kristin Sanderson
 2. An update on child abuse including sexual abuse cases, investigation procedures and protection against child sexual abuse in Louisiana.
 A. Louisiana Sheriffs' Association- Sheriff Kevin Cobb
 B. Louisiana State Police- Captain Joe Patout
 C. Attorney General- Christopher Masters
 D. Louisiana Department of Children & Family Services

CONSIDERATION OF ANY OTHER MATTERS THAT MAY COME BEFORE THE COMMITTEE

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