Judiciary A
π Next Meeting: 2026-04-14 12:00 AM
π§Ύ Bills Pending: 47
π View AgendaMembers
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Gregory Miller
(R)
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W. Jay Luneau
(D)
Bills Pending in Judiciary A
SB131: Provides for limitations on recovery of attorney fees and costs in occupational licensing board disciplinary hearings. (8/1/26) (OR SEE FISC NOTE SG RV)
Last Action: Introduced in the Senate; read by title. Rules suspended. Read second time and referred to the Committee on Judiciary A.
Date: 2026-03-09
Pending: π Judiciary A π 2026-04-14 at 12:00 AM
Author: Thomas Pressly
SB173: Provides for the garnishment process for banks. (8/1/26)
Last Action: Introduced in the Senate; read by title. Rules suspended. Read second time and referred to the Committee on Judiciary A.
Date: 2026-03-09
Pending: π Judiciary A π 2026-04-14 at 12:00 AM
Author: John Morris
SB185: Provides that nondisclosure agreements involving victims of child sexual abuse are against public policy and unenforceable. (8/1/26) (OR NO IMPACT See Note)
Last Action: Introduced in the Senate; read by title. Rules suspended. Read second time and referred to the Committee on Judiciary A.
Date: 2026-03-09
Pending: π Judiciary A π 2026-04-14 at 12:00 AM
Author: Thomas Pressly
SB232: Provides for funding of the Judges' Supplemental Compensation Fund. (gov sig) (OR NO IMPACT See Note)
Last Action: Introduced in the Senate; read by title. Rules suspended. Read second time and referred to the Committee on Judiciary A.
Date: 2026-03-09
Pending: π Judiciary A π 2026-04-14 at 12:00 AM
Author: Gregory Miller
π Details π View Bill on Legislature WebsiteSB260: Provides relative to youth athletics. (8/1/26)
Last Action: Introduced in the Senate; read by title. Rules suspended. Read second time and referred to the Committee on Judiciary A.
Date: 2026-03-09
Pending: π Judiciary A π 2026-04-14 at 12:00 AM
Author: Rick Edmonds
SB424: Provides for service by mail, delivery, or electronic means. (8/1/26) (OR NO IMPACT See Note)
Last Action: Read second time by title and referred to the Committee on Judiciary A.
Date: 2026-03-30
Pending: π Judiciary A π 2026-04-14 at 12:00 AM
Author: Franklin Foil
π Details π View Bill on Legislature WebsiteSB476: Provides relative to garnishment. (8/1/26)
Last Action: Read second time by title and referred to the Committee on Judiciary A.
Date: 2026-04-01
Pending: π Judiciary A π 2026-04-14 at 12:00 AM
Author: Thomas Pressly
π Details π View Bill on Legislature WebsiteSB67: Provides for limits on recovery in tort claims of negligent infliction of emotional distress absent physical injury. (8/1/26)
Last Action: Introduced in the Senate; read by title. Rules suspended. Read second time and referred to the Committee on Judiciary A.
Date: 2026-03-09
Pending: π Judiciary A π Not Scheduled
Author: John Morris
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This provision imposes a significantly heightened standard for recovering damages for mental anguish, requiring severe, debilitating harm, medical evidence, and proof of outrageous conduct and a special duty. Such layered requirements risk denying recovery in legitimate cases where real harm exists but cannot meet these rigid thresholds.
SB167: Provides relative to fees for service of process. (8/1/26)
Last Action: Introduced in the Senate; read by title. Rules suspended. Read second time and referred to the Committee on Judiciary A.
Date: 2026-03-09
Pending: π Judiciary A π Not Scheduled
Author: Alan Seabaugh
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This measure conditions the issuance of service on the prepayment of fees, effectively tying access to the courts to a partyβs ability to pay within a strict timeframe. Such a requirement risks dismissal of otherwise valid claims based on financial or administrative hurdles rather than the merits.
SB179: Provides for the territorial jurisdiction of the Jeanerette City Court. (8/1/26) (OR SEE FISC NOTE LF)
Last Action: Introduced in the Senate; read by title. Rules suspended. Read second time and referred to the Committee on Judiciary A.
Date: 2026-03-09
Pending: π Judiciary A π Not Scheduled
Author: Robert Allain
π Details π View Bill on Legislature WebsiteSB212: Provides for filing procedures and amounts recoverable in medical malpractice actions. (8/1/26)
Last Action: Introduced in the Senate; read by title. Rules suspended. Read second time and referred to the Committee on Judiciary A.
Date: 2026-03-09
Pending: π Judiciary A π Not Scheduled
Author: Gregory Miller
π Details π View Bill on Legislature WebsiteSB239: Provides relative to burden of proof for recovery in tort claims of mental anguish and emotional distress. (8/1/26)
Last Action: Introduced in the Senate; read by title. Rules suspended. Read second time and referred to the Committee on Judiciary A.
Date: 2026-03-09
Pending: π Judiciary A π Not Scheduled
Author: Gregory Miller
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SB395: Authorizes the state to expropriate property owned by certain foreign adversaries. (8/1/26)
Last Action: Introduced in the Senate; read by title. Rules suspended. Read second time and referred to the Committee on Judiciary A.
Date: 2026-03-09
Pending: π Judiciary A π Not Scheduled
Author: Blake Miguez
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This measure authorizes the state to expropriate property based solely on the identity or nationality of the owner, rather than any unlawful use of the property. Such an approach raises serious concerns regarding due process, equal protection, and the fundamental principle that property rights should not depend on who owns the property.
SB366: Provides relative to the Medical Malpractice Act. (8/1/26)
Last Action: Introduced in the Senate; read by title. Rules suspended. Read second time and referred to the Committee on Judiciary A.
Date: 2026-03-09
Pending: π Judiciary A π Not Scheduled
Author: Jimmy Harris
SB333: Provides relative to a caregiver providing care to a child in need of care proceedings. (8/1/26)
Last Action: Introduced in the Senate; read by title. Rules suspended. Read second time and referred to the Committee on Judiciary A.
Date: 2026-03-09
Pending: π Judiciary A π Not Scheduled
Author: Heather Cloud
SB361: Provides for limitations relative to claims for general damages. (8/1/26)
Last Action: Introduced in the Senate; read by title. Rules suspended. Read second time and referred to the Committee on Judiciary A.
Date: 2026-03-09
Pending: π Judiciary A π Not Scheduled
Author: Beth Mizell
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This proposal imposes arbitrary caps on general damages that applyregardless of the number of parties responsible, meaning multiple wrongdoers are collectively shielded by a single limit. It restricts the ability of courts and juries to fully account for the scope of harm and shared liability in complex cases. Justice should reflect the actual damages and responsibility involvedβnot be constrained by inflexible, one-size-fits-all caps.
SB378: Provides for the revocation of beneficiary designation for certain assets. (8/1/26)
Last Action: Introduced in the Senate; read by title. Rules suspended. Read second time and referred to the Committee on Judiciary A.
Date: 2026-03-09
Pending: π Judiciary A π Not Scheduled
Author: Katrina Jackson-Andrews
π Details π View Bill on Legislature WebsiteSB400: Provides relative to prescriptive periods for disavowal of paternity actions. (8/1/26)
Last Action: Introduced in the Senate; read by title. Rules suspended. Read second time and referred to the Committee on Judiciary A.
Date: 2026-03-09
Pending: π Judiciary A π Not Scheduled
Author: Larry Selders
π Details π View Bill on Legislature WebsiteHB78: Increases the jurisdictional limit for the City Court of Bogalusa
Last Action: Read second time by title and referred to the Committee on Judiciary A.
Date: 2026-03-18
Pending: π Judiciary A π Not Scheduled
Author: John Wyble
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GENERAL OBJECTION TO THE CREATION OF ADDITIONAL LEGISLATIVE CARVE-OUTS
Our legislature should take a more practical and principled approach by adopting laws of general applicability rather than creating narrow statutory carve-outs tailored to individual jurisdictions. If a policy is appropriate for one municipality, parish or body, it should be made available statewide, allowing local governing authorities to determine whether and how it should be implemented within their communities. The continued proliferation of location-specific exceptions undermines consistency in the law and encourages piecemeal legislation rather than sound statewide policy.
HB190: Provides for a standard of care in certain activities related to software and computer programs
Last Action: Read second time by title and referred to the Committee on Judiciary A.
Date: 2026-03-18
Pending: π Judiciary A π Not Scheduled
Author: Laurie Schlegel
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This provision is overly broad, applying to virtually any software that provides an interactive or personalized experienceβwhich includes most modern applications and websites. By imposing a generalized duty of care without clear limits or definitions, it creates uncertainty and exposes a wide range of ordinary businesses to potential liability far beyond the billβs apparent intent.
HB427: Provides relative to the duty of care for online platforms that contract with minors
Last Action: Read second time by title and referred to the Committee on Judiciary A.
Date: 2026-03-18
Pending: π Judiciary A π Not Scheduled
Author: Laurie Schlegel
Co-sponsors: Kathy Edmonston Mike Johnson Ed Larvadain Daryl Adams Beryl Amedee Tony Bacala Dennis Bamburg Stephanie Berault Beth Billings Doyle Boudreaux Delisha Boyd Chad Boyer Reese Broussard Marcus Bryant Rhonda Butler Josh Carlson Kim Carver Tehmi Chassion Emily Chenevert Kimberly Coates Vincent Cox Phillip DeVillier Daryl Deshotel Jason DeWitt Kellee Dickerson Peter Egan Bryan Fontenot Aimee Freeman Barbara Freiberg Brian Glorioso Stephanie Hilferty Dodie Horton John Illg Timothy Kerner Alonzo Knox Vanessa Caston Lafleur Terry Landry Jr. Rodney Lyons Shane Mack Denise Marcelle Chasity Martinez Pat Moore Ed Murray Candace Newell Charles Owen Annie Spell Joseph Stagni Phillip Tarver Sylvia Taylor Francis Thompson Debbie Villio Joy Walters Roger Wilder Jeff Wiley John Wyble Jerome Zeringue
HB112: Specifies how miles are measured for the relocation of a child
Last Action: Read second time by title and referred to the Committee on Judiciary A.
Date: 2026-03-23
Pending: π Judiciary A π Not Scheduled
Author: Mike Bayham
Co-sponsors: Daryl Adams Beryl Amedee Lawrence Bagley Beth Billings Tehmi Chassion Raymond Crews Adrian Fisher Kyle Green Steven Jackson Terry Landry Jr. Ed Larvadain Shaun Mena Dustin Miller Ed Murray Candace Newell Annie Spell Sylvia Taylor Joy Walters
HB10: Provides for the annual closure of the Acadia Parish Courthouse in recognition of the International Rice Festival
Last Action: Read second time by title and referred to the Committee on Judiciary A.
Date: 2026-03-31
Pending: π Judiciary A π Not Scheduled
Author: Chance Henry
HB16: Extends the jurisdiction of the City Court of Franklin
Last Action: Read second time by title and referred to the Committee on Judiciary A.
Date: 2026-03-31
Pending: π Judiciary A π Not Scheduled
Author: Vincent St. Blanc
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HB44: Provides jurisdictional exceptions for constables and justices of peace
Last Action: Read second time by title and referred to the Committee on Judiciary A.
Date: 2026-03-31
Pending: π Judiciary A π Not Scheduled
Author: Mike Bayham
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GENERAL OBJECTION TO THE CREATION OF ADDITIONAL LEGISLATIVE CARVE-OUTS
Our legislature should take a more practical and principled approach by adopting laws of general applicability rather than creating narrow statutory carve-outs tailored to individual jurisdictions. If a policy is appropriate for one municipality, parish or body, it should be made available statewide, allowing local governing authorities to determine whether and how it should be implemented within their communities. The continued proliferation of location-specific exceptions undermines consistency in the law and encourages piecemeal legislation rather than sound statewide policy.
HB142: Provides for the continuous revision of the Code of Civil Procedure
Last Action: Read second time by title and referred to the Committee on Judiciary A.
Date: 2026-03-31
Pending: π Judiciary A π Not Scheduled
Author: Nicholas Muscarello
HB135: Provides relative to certain exemptions from seizure with respect to motor vehicles
Last Action: Read second time by title and referred to the Committee on Judiciary A.
Date: 2026-03-31
Pending: π Judiciary A π Not Scheduled
Author: Mandie Landry
Co-sponsors: Sylvia Taylor
HB164: Provides for the powers and duties of the commissioner in the 15th Judicial District Court (RE NO IMPACT LF EX See Note)
Last Action: Read second time by title and referred to the Committee on Judiciary A.
Date: 2026-03-31
Pending: π Judiciary A π Not Scheduled
Author: Troy Hebert
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GENERAL OBJECTION TO THE CREATION OF ADDITIONAL LEGISLATIVE CARVE-OUTS
Our legislature should take a more practical and principled approach by adopting laws of general applicability rather than creating narrow statutory carve-outs tailored to individual jurisdictions. If a policy is appropriate for one municipality, parish or body, it should be made available statewide, allowing local governing authorities to determine whether and how it should be implemented within their communities. The continued proliferation of location-specific exceptions undermines consistency in the law and encourages piecemeal legislation rather than sound statewide policy.
HB215: Provides relative to small successions
Last Action: Read second time by title and referred to the Committee on Judiciary A.
Date: 2026-03-31
Pending: π Judiciary A π Not Scheduled
Author: Robert Carter
Co-sponsors: Sylvia Taylor
π Details π View Bill on Legislature WebsiteHB226: Provides relative to requests for admissions
Last Action: Read second time by title and referred to the Committee on Judiciary A.
Date: 2026-03-31
Pending: π Judiciary A π Not Scheduled
Author: Robert Carter
Co-sponsors: Sylvia Taylor
HB297: Expands early lease termination to include stalking and cyberstalking
Last Action: Read second time by title and referred to the Committee on Judiciary A.
Date: 2026-03-31
Pending: π Judiciary A π Not Scheduled
Author: Mandie Landry
Co-sponsors: Mike Bayham Beth Billings Ryan Bourriaque Delisha Boyd Marcus Bryant Kyle Green Dana Henry Timothy Kerner Vanessa Caston Lafleur Terry Landry Jr. Ed Larvadain Rodney Lyons Wayne McMahen Pat Moore Ed Murray Candace Newell Laurie Schlegel Sylvia Taylor Christopher Turner Joy Walters
π Details π View Bill on Legislature WebsiteHB292: Provides relative to the return of security deposits
Last Action: Read second time by title and referred to the Committee on Judiciary A.
Date: 2026-03-31
Pending: π Judiciary A π Not Scheduled
Author: Delisha Boyd
Co-sponsors: Sylvia Taylor
π Details π View Bill on Legislature WebsiteHB571: Provides relative to creating the Complex Litigation Section Program in the Nineteenth Judicial District Court (EG NO IMPACT See Note)
Last Action: Read second time by title and referred to the Committee on Judiciary A.
Date: 2026-03-31
Pending: π Judiciary A π Not Scheduled
Author: Vanessa Caston Lafleur
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GENERAL OBJECTION TO THE CREATION OF ADDITIONAL LEGISLATIVE CARVE-OUTS
Our legislature should take a more practical and principled approach by adopting laws of general applicability rather than creating narrow statutory carve-outs tailored to individual jurisdictions. If a policy is appropriate for one municipality, parish or body, it should be made available statewide, allowing local governing authorities to determine whether and how it should be implemented within their communities. The continued proliferation of location-specific exceptions undermines consistency in the law and encourages piecemeal legislation rather than sound statewide policy.
HB594: Designates February 24 as SCN2A awareness day
Last Action: Read second time by title and referred to the Committee on Judiciary A.
Date: 2026-03-31
Pending: π Judiciary A π Not Scheduled
Author: Jeremy LaCombe
Co-sponsors: Emily Chenevert Kellee Dickerson Jay Galle Troy Hebert Edmond Jordan Vanessa Caston Lafleur Mandie Landry Shane Mack Candace Newell Joseph Orgeron Charles Owen Lauren Ventrella Jeff Wiley Jerome Zeringue
π Details π View Bill on Legislature WebsiteHB61: Creates the holiday of the Battle of New Orleans Day
Last Action: Read second time by title and referred to the Committee on Judiciary A.
Date: 2026-04-01
Pending: π Judiciary A π Not Scheduled
Author: Mike Bayham
HB535: Provides relative to authentic acts for acknowledgment of paternity
Last Action: Read second time by title and referred to the Committee on Judiciary A.
Date: 2026-04-01
Pending: π Judiciary A π Not Scheduled
Author: Emily Chenevert
Co-sponsors: Daryl Adams Mike Bayham Stephanie Berault Beth Billings Chad Boyer Rhonda Butler Kim Carver Kellee Dickerson Kathy Edmonston Peter Egan Adrian Fisher Dodie Horton Jeremy LaCombe Vanessa Caston Lafleur Jack McFarland Charles Owen John Wyble Beryl Amedee
SB466: Provides relative to expropriation by foreign entities. (8/1/26)
Last Action: Read second time by title and referred to the Committee on Judiciary A.
Date: 2026-04-01
Pending: π Judiciary A π Not Scheduled
Author: Alan Seabaugh
π Details π View Bill on Legislature WebsiteSB463: Provides for acknowledgment by simultaneous audiovisual transmission for certain acts. (8/1/26)
Last Action: Read second time by title and referred to the Committee on Judiciary A.
Date: 2026-04-01
Pending: π Judiciary A π Not Scheduled
Author: Mark Abraham
π Details π View Bill on Legislature WebsiteSB467: Provides relative to appeals. (gov sig)
Last Action: Read second time by title and referred to the Committee on Judiciary A.
Date: 2026-04-01
Pending: π Judiciary A π Not Scheduled
Author: Alan Seabaugh
π Details π View Bill on Legislature WebsiteSB500: Provides relative to the medical review panel. (8/1/26)
Last Action: Read second time by title and referred to the Committee on Judiciary A.
Date: 2026-04-01
Pending: π Judiciary A π Not Scheduled
Author: Patrick Connick
π Details π View Bill on Legislature WebsiteSB508: Provides for certain payments under the terms of an insurance contract. (8/1/26)
Last Action: Read second time by title and referred to the Committee on Judiciary A.
Date: 2026-04-01
Pending: π Judiciary A π Not Scheduled
Author: Alan Seabaugh
π Details π View Bill on Legislature WebsiteSB486: Prohibits attorney advertising through telephone communications. (8/1/26)
Last Action: Read second time by title and referred to the Committee on Judiciary A.
Date: 2026-04-01
Pending: π Judiciary A π Not Scheduled
Author: W. Jay Luneau
π Details π View Bill on Legislature WebsiteHB134: Provides relative to material harmful to minors (EG SEE FISC NOTE SG EX)
Last Action: Read second time by title and referred to the Committee on Judiciary A.
Date: 2026-04-08
Pending: π Judiciary A π Not Scheduled
Author: Laurie Schlegel
Co-sponsors: Kathy Edmonston
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HB163: Provides a limitation of liability for owners of property used for recreational aviation activities
Last Action: Read second time by title and referred to the Committee on Judiciary A.
Date: 2026-04-08
Pending: π Judiciary A π Not Scheduled
Author: Raymond Crews
HB194: Provides relative to peremptive periods
Last Action: Read second time by title and referred to the Committee on Judiciary A.
Date: 2026-04-08
Pending: π Judiciary A π Not Scheduled
Author: Neil Riser
Co-sponsors: Stewart Cathey
π Details π View Bill on Legislature WebsiteHB718: Provides a limitation of liability to a landowner who authorizes the free use of his private property for aeronautical activities at nonpublic use airports
Last Action: Read second time by title and referred to the Committee on Judiciary A.
Date: 2026-04-08
Pending: π Judiciary A π Not Scheduled
Author: Ryan Bourriaque
π Details π View Bill on Legislature WebsiteHB916: Provides for an additional filing fee for recordation of documents with the clerk of court (RE SEE FISC NOTE GF EX)
Last Action: Read second time by title and referred to the Committee on Judiciary A.
Date: 2026-04-08
Pending: π Judiciary A π Not Scheduled
Author: Nicholas Muscarello
π Details π View Bill on Legislature Website