Judiciary

πŸ“… Next Meeting: TBD

🧾 Bills Pending: 61

Members

Robert Carter πŸ₯‡ Robert Carter (D)
Kathy Edmonston πŸ₯ˆ Kathy Edmonston (R)
πŸ‘€ Candace Newell (D)
πŸ‘€ Charles Owen (R)
πŸ‘€ Edmond Jordan (D)
πŸ‘€ Emily Chenevert (R)
πŸ‘€ Jacob Braud (R)
πŸ‘€ Jay Galle (R)
πŸ‘€ Jeff Wiley (R)
πŸ‘€ Jeremy LaCombe (R)
πŸ‘€ Jerome Zeringue (R)
πŸ‘€ Joseph Orgeron (R)
πŸ‘€ Kellee Dickerson (R)
πŸ‘€ Kyle Green (D)
πŸ‘€ Lauren Ventrella (R)
πŸ‘€ Mandie Landry (D)
πŸ›‘οΈ Mike Johnson (R)
πŸ›‘οΈ Phillip DeVillier (R)
πŸ‘€ Shane Mack (R)
πŸ‘€ Troy Hebert (R)

Bills Pending in Judiciary

SB197: Reduces number of judges on the Fourth Circuit Court of Appeal. (2/3-CA5s9) (gov sig) (RE SEE FISC NOTE GF EX)

Last Action: Read by title, under the rules, referred to the Committee on Judiciary.
Date: 2026-04-09

Pending: πŸ› Judiciary πŸ“… Not Scheduled

Author: John Morris

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HB1097: Provides for the election of judges to the 19th Judicial District Court

Last Action: Read by title, under the rules, referred to the Committee on Judiciary.
Date: 2026-04-01

Pending: πŸ› Judiciary πŸ“… Not Scheduled

Author: Denise Marcelle

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HB1165: Provides relative to the court system in Avoyelles Parish

Last Action: Read by title, under the rules, referred to the Committee on Judiciary.
Date: 2026-04-01

Pending: πŸ› Judiciary πŸ“… Not Scheduled

Author: Daryl Deshotel

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HB1147: Increases the jurisdiction of justice of the peace courts for civil claims in parishes with a population of less than 26,000 persons

Last Action: Read by title, under the rules, referred to the Committee on Judiciary.
Date: 2026-04-01

Pending: πŸ› Judiciary πŸ“… Not Scheduled

Author: Sylvia Taylor

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HB1148: Provides relative to the judiciary commission's authority over the deliberative process of judges

Last Action: Read by title, under the rules, referred to the Committee on Judiciary.
Date: 2026-04-01

Pending: πŸ› Judiciary πŸ“… Not Scheduled

Author: Sylvia Taylor

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HB1190: Provides with respect to the length of time coroners may retain a body

Last Action: Read by title, under the rules, referred to the Committee on Judiciary.
Date: 2026-04-01

Pending: πŸ› Judiciary πŸ“… Not Scheduled

Author: Ed Murray

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HB1029: Provides relative to limitations on the issuance of certain alcoholic beverage permits

Last Action: Read by title, under the rules, referred to the Committee on Judiciary.
Date: 2026-03-31

Pending: πŸ› Judiciary πŸ“… Not Scheduled

Author: Tammy Phelps

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HB1077: Provides relative to microbrewery sales at special events

Last Action: Read by title, under the rules, referred to the Committee on Judiciary.
Date: 2026-03-31

Pending: πŸ› Judiciary πŸ“… Not Scheduled

Author: Chasity Martinez

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HB1064: Provides relative to a domestic violence intervention court pilot program in the Nineteenth Judicial District Court

Last Action: Read by title, under the rules, referred to the Committee on Judiciary.
Date: 2026-03-31

Pending: πŸ› Judiciary πŸ“… Not Scheduled

Author: Barbara Freiberg

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HB1053: Provides relative to the definitions of a "dealer" and a "retail dealer"

Last Action: Read by title, under the rules, referred to the Committee on Judiciary.
Date: 2026-03-31

Pending: πŸ› Judiciary πŸ“… Not Scheduled

Author: Lauren Ventrella

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HB1069: Provides relative to shipping to consumers from local distillers

Last Action: Read by title, under the rules, referred to the Committee on Judiciary.
Date: 2026-03-31

Pending: πŸ› Judiciary πŸ“… Not Scheduled

Author: Stephanie Berault

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HCR41: Amends administrative rules relative to alcohol rebates

Last Action: Read by title, under the rules, referred to the Committee on Judiciary.
Date: 2026-03-31

Pending: πŸ› Judiciary πŸ“… Not Scheduled

Author: Jerome Zeringue

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SB200: Allows for expropriation of land near military bases that is owned by foreign adversaries or agents of foreign adversaries when the ownership poses a threat to public health and safety. (gov sig) (RE SEE FISC NOTE GF EX)

Last Action: Read by title, under the rules, referred to the Committee on Judiciary.
Date: 2026-03-26

Pending: πŸ› Judiciary πŸ“… Not Scheduled

Author: Valarie Hodges

Co-sponsors: Robert Allain Regina Barrow Adam Bass Stewart Cathey Heather Cloud Patrick Connick Rick Edmonds Michael Fesi Cameron Henry Katrina Jackson-Andrews Caleb Kleinpeter Eddie Lambert Gregory Miller Beth Mizell John Morris Robert Owen Thomas Pressly Edward Price Mike Reese Larry Selders Jeremy Stine William Wheat Glen Womack Blake Miguez

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SB208: Provides relative to certain services provided to veterans. (gov sig)

Last Action: Read by title, under the rules, referred to the Committee on Judiciary.
Date: 2026-03-26

Pending: πŸ› Judiciary πŸ“… Not Scheduled

Author: Stewart Cathey

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SB317: Provides relative to the membership of the Louisiana Military Advisory Council. (8/1/26)

Last Action: Read by title, under the rules, referred to the Committee on Judiciary.
Date: 2026-03-26

Pending: πŸ› Judiciary πŸ“… Not Scheduled

Author: Mike Reese

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SB357: Provides relative to the courts and the judiciary. (8/1/26) (RE INCREASE GF EX See Note)

Last Action: Read by title, under the rules, referred to the Committee on Judiciary.
Date: 2026-03-26

Pending: πŸ› Judiciary πŸ“… Not Scheduled

Author: Mike Reese

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SB44: Requires a law enforcement agency to approve firearms and ammunition carried by its tactical medical professionals. (8/1/26)

Last Action: Read by title, under the rules, referred to the Committee on Judiciary.
Date: 2026-03-25

Pending: πŸ› Judiciary πŸ“… Not Scheduled

Author: Alan Seabaugh

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SB75: Provides for reimbursement to the state for cyber reinforcement support provided to noncompliant recipients. (8/1/26) (EG SEE FISC NOTE SG RV)

Last Action: Read by title, under the rules, referred to the Committee on Judiciary.
Date: 2026-03-25

Pending: πŸ› Judiciary πŸ“… Not Scheduled

Author: Valarie Hodges

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HR61: Memorializes congress to fully fund the United States Department of Homeland Security

Last Action: Read by title, under the rules, referred to the Committee on Judiciary.
Date: 2026-03-25

Pending: πŸ› Judiciary πŸ“… Not Scheduled

Author: Mike Bayham

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HB1004: Increases the jurisdictional threshold for justice of peace courts

Last Action: Read by title, under the rules, referred to the Committee on Judiciary.
Date: 2026-03-25

Pending: πŸ› Judiciary πŸ“… Not Scheduled

Author: Mike Bayham

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SB85: Provides for funding of certain insurance costs for retirees of the St. Charles Parish Sheriff's Office. (8/1/26)

Last Action: Read by title, under the rules, referred to the Committee on Judiciary.
Date: 2026-03-23

Pending: πŸ› Judiciary πŸ“… Not Scheduled

Author: Gregory Miller

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SB164: Provides relative to first responders. (gov sig)

Last Action: Read by title, under the rules, referred to the Committee on Judiciary.
Date: 2026-03-23

Pending: πŸ› Judiciary πŸ“… Not Scheduled

Author: Patrick McMath

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HR37: Memorializes Congress to issue the Armed Forces Expeditionary Medal to U.S. veterans who served in Honduras from 1981 to 1992

Last Action: Read by title, under the rules, referred to the Committee on Judiciary.
Date: 2026-03-17

Pending: πŸ› Judiciary πŸ“… Not Scheduled

Author: Jeff Wiley

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HR2: To demand the United States Department of Justice, the Federal Bureau of Investigation, and all appropriate federal agencies to immediately release to the public all records, investigative files, correspondence, agreements, and related materials concerning Jeffrey Epstein and any co-conspirators, facilitators, and affiliated individuals

Last Action: Read by title, under the rules, referred to the Committee on Judiciary.
Date: 2026-03-10

Pending: πŸ› Judiciary πŸ“… Not Scheduled

Author: Kyle Green

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HCR11: Expresses support for the continued operations of the Louisiana National Guard at Camp Beauregard in Pineville and commends the accomplishments of the Louisiana National Guard Youth Challenge Program

Last Action: Read by title, under the rules, referred to the Committee on Judiciary.
Date: 2026-03-10

Pending: πŸ› Judiciary πŸ“… Not Scheduled

Author: Mike Johnson

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HB11: Designates October 14th as a day of remembrance for Charlie Kirk

Last Action: Read by title, under the rules, referred to the Committee on Judiciary.
Date: 2026-03-09

Pending: πŸ› Judiciary πŸ“… Not Scheduled

Author: Danny McCormick

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HB89: Provides relative to certain retirees of the office of the district attorney of the 3rd Judicial District (OR +$25,364 LF EX See Note)

Last Action: Read by title, under the rules, referred to the Committee on Judiciary.
Date: 2026-03-09

Pending: πŸ› Judiciary πŸ“… Not Scheduled

Author: Christopher Turner

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HB153: Provides with respect to the collection of criminal court fines and fees

Last Action: Read by title, under the rules, referred to the Committee on Judiciary.
Date: 2026-03-09

Pending: πŸ› Judiciary πŸ“… Not Scheduled

Author: Mandie Landry

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HB183: Provides relative to the use of cellular devices in courts and courthouses

Last Action: Read by title, under the rules, referred to the Committee on Judiciary.
Date: 2026-03-09

Pending: πŸ› Judiciary πŸ“… Not Scheduled

Author: Dixon McMakin

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HB178: Provides relative to discretionary transcription of certain criminal court proceedings

Last Action: Read by title, under the rules, referred to the Committee on Judiciary.
Date: 2026-03-09

Pending: πŸ› Judiciary πŸ“… Not Scheduled

Author: Nicholas Muscarello

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HB188: Provides for digital and remote court reporting

Last Action: Read by title, under the rules, referred to the Committee on Judiciary.
Date: 2026-03-09

Pending: πŸ› Judiciary πŸ“… Not Scheduled

Author: Nicholas Muscarello

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HB227: Provides that filings may be made on letter size rather than legal size paper

Last Action: Read by title, under the rules, referred to the Committee on Judiciary.
Date: 2026-03-09

Pending: πŸ› Judiciary πŸ“… Not Scheduled

Author: Lauren Ventrella

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HB243: Provides relative to the appointment of a substitute for a recused district attorney

Last Action: Read by title, under the rules, referred to the Committee on Judiciary.
Date: 2026-03-09

Pending: πŸ› Judiciary πŸ“… Not Scheduled

Author: Roger Wilder

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HB278: Provides rules for live streaming proceedings in The Family Court for East Baton Rouge Parish

Last Action: Read by title, under the rules, referred to the Committee on Judiciary.
Date: 2026-03-09

Pending: πŸ› Judiciary πŸ“… Not Scheduled

Author: Kathy Edmonston

Co-sponsors: Kimberly Coates Kellee Dickerson Peter Egan Dixon McMakin Jerome Zeringue Regina Barrow Valarie Hodges

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HB302: Prohibits the sale of vapor products near schools

Last Action: Read by title, under the rules, referred to the Committee on Judiciary.
Date: 2026-03-09

Pending: πŸ› Judiciary πŸ“… Not Scheduled

Author: Tehmi Chassion

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HB329: Provides relative to the definition of "first responder"

Last Action: Read by title, under the rules, referred to the Committee on Judiciary.
Date: 2026-03-09

Pending: πŸ› Judiciary πŸ“… Not Scheduled

Author: Kellee Dickerson

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HB335: Provides relative to entities administering public benefits

Last Action: Read by title, under the rules, referred to the Committee on Judiciary.
Date: 2026-03-09

Pending: πŸ› Judiciary πŸ“… Not Scheduled

Author: Chance Henry

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HB341: Provides for rights of law enforcement officers while under investigation

Last Action: Read by title, under the rules, referred to the Committee on Judiciary.
Date: 2026-03-09

Pending: πŸ› Judiciary πŸ“… Not Scheduled

Author: Barbara Freiberg

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HB371: Provides relative to requiring the attorney general to defend state elected officials and acts of the legislature

Last Action: Read by title, under the rules, referred to the Committee on Judiciary.
Date: 2026-03-09

Pending: πŸ› Judiciary πŸ“… Not Scheduled

Author: Edmond Jordan

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HB418: Provides for defense and indemnification for officials, officers, and employees of a political subdivision

Last Action: Read by title, under the rules, referred to the Committee on Judiciary.
Date: 2026-03-09

Pending: πŸ› Judiciary πŸ“… Not Scheduled

Author: Josh Carlson

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HB424: Provides relative to alcoholic beverage permits

Last Action: Read by title, under the rules, referred to the Committee on Judiciary.
Date: 2026-03-09

Pending: πŸ› Judiciary πŸ“… Not Scheduled

Author: Gabe Firment

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HB480: Provides for participation in reentry courts

Last Action: Read by title, under the rules, referred to the Committee on Judiciary.
Date: 2026-03-09

Pending: πŸ› Judiciary πŸ“… Not Scheduled

Author: Vanessa Caston Lafleur

Co-sponsors: Barbara Freiberg

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HB451: Provides relative to notices of hearings required by the ATC commissioner

Last Action: Read by title, under the rules, referred to the Committee on Judiciary.
Date: 2026-03-09

Pending: πŸ› Judiciary πŸ“… Not Scheduled

Author: Jeremy LaCombe

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HB492: Creates the Governor's Task Force on Impaired Driving

Last Action: Read by title, under the rules, referred to the Committee on Judiciary.
Date: 2026-03-09

Pending: πŸ› Judiciary πŸ“… Not Scheduled

Author: Annie Spell

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HB455: Provides relative to the definition of "first responder"

Last Action: Read by title, under the rules, referred to the Committee on Judiciary.
Date: 2026-03-09

Pending: πŸ› Judiciary πŸ“… Not Scheduled

Author: Kim Carver

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HB454: Enacts the Gracey Claire Rushing Act which provides for the chain of custody for human remains and internal organs

Last Action: Read by title, under the rules, referred to the Committee on Judiciary.
Date: 2026-03-09

Pending: πŸ› Judiciary πŸ“… Not Scheduled

Author: Rhonda Butler

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HB520: Requires the clerk of court to grant access to officers of the court information regarding sex offenses and violent crimes

Last Action: Read by title, under the rules, referred to the Committee on Judiciary.
Date: 2026-03-09

Pending: πŸ› Judiciary πŸ“… Not Scheduled

Author: Wilford Carter

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HB579: Provides relative to the Sexual Assault Survivor Bill of Rights

Last Action: Read by title, under the rules, referred to the Committee on Judiciary.
Date: 2026-03-09

Pending: πŸ› Judiciary πŸ“… Not Scheduled

Author: Vanessa Caston Lafleur

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HB541: Provides relative to microdistillers (OR SEE FISC NOTE SG RV)

Last Action: Read by title, under the rules, referred to the Committee on Judiciary.
Date: 2026-03-09

Pending: πŸ› Judiciary πŸ“… Not Scheduled

Author: Jeremy LaCombe

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HB539: Provides relative to consumable hemp products

Last Action: Read by title, under the rules, referred to the Committee on Judiciary.
Date: 2026-03-09

Pending: πŸ› Judiciary πŸ“… Not Scheduled

Author: John Illg

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HB597: Provides relative to judicial compensation

Last Action: Read by title, under the rules, referred to the Committee on Judiciary.
Date: 2026-03-09

Pending: πŸ› Judiciary πŸ“… Not Scheduled

Author: Dixon McMakin

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HB719: Provides relative to the number of assistant district attorneys in each judicial district

Last Action: Read by title, under the rules, referred to the Committee on Judiciary.
Date: 2026-03-09

Pending: πŸ› Judiciary πŸ“… Not Scheduled

Author: Peter Egan

Co-sponsors: Jay Galle

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HB641: Provides with respect to the salaries of assistant district attorneys and the operating budget of the district attorney in the Twenty-Second Judicial District

Last Action: Read by title, under the rules, referred to the Committee on Judiciary.
Date: 2026-03-09

Pending: πŸ› Judiciary πŸ“… Not Scheduled

Author: Kim Carver

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HB623: Provides for a three-tier system of permitting for the producers, manufacturers, and wholesalers of tobacco and vapor products

Last Action: Read by title, under the rules, referred to the Committee on Judiciary.
Date: 2026-03-09

Pending: πŸ› Judiciary πŸ“… Not Scheduled

Author: Chance Henry

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HB708: Authorizes concurrent jurisdiction for justice of the peace and city courts in East Baton Rouge Parish

Last Action: Read by title, under the rules, referred to the Committee on Judiciary.
Date: 2026-03-09

Pending: πŸ› Judiciary πŸ“… Not Scheduled

Author: Lauren Ventrella

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HB660: Provides for an increase in the dollar amount in warrants to provide for the salaries of assistant district attorneys

Last Action: Read by title, under the rules, referred to the Committee on Judiciary.
Date: 2026-03-09

Pending: πŸ› Judiciary πŸ“… Not Scheduled

Author: Peter Egan

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HB687: Provides relative to the location of a premises for the issuance and revocation of an alcohol permit

Last Action: Read by title, under the rules, referred to the Committee on Judiciary.
Date: 2026-03-09

Pending: πŸ› Judiciary πŸ“… Not Scheduled

Author: Alonzo Knox

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HB833: Creates the Sexual Assault Survivor Empowerment Task Force

Last Action: Read by title, under the rules, referred to the Committee on Judiciary.
Date: 2026-03-09

Pending: πŸ› Judiciary πŸ“… Not Scheduled

Author: Delisha Boyd

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HB816: Prohibits foreign adversaries from acquiring or owning property near military installations

Last Action: Read by title, under the rules, referred to the Committee on Judiciary.
Date: 2026-03-09

Pending: πŸ› Judiciary πŸ“… Not Scheduled

Author: Jay Galle

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HB942: Provides relative to the definition of "first responder"

Last Action: Read by title, under the rules, referred to the Committee on Judiciary.
Date: 2026-03-09

Pending: πŸ› Judiciary πŸ“… Not Scheduled

Author: Mark Wright

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HB940: Provides relative to the unlawful use of an unmanned aircraft system

Last Action: Read by title, under the rules, referred to the Committee on Judiciary.
Date: 2026-03-09

Pending: πŸ› Judiciary πŸ“… Not Scheduled

Author: Stephanie Berault

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