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HB142House

Provides for the continuous revision of the Code of Civil Procedure

Provides for the continuous revision of the Code of Civil Procedure

StatusEngrossed
Last ActionMar 31, 2026
CommitteeJudiciary A
Pre-filed
Introduced
Committee
Floor
Passed
Signed
2026 Regular Session
Bill AnalysisAI Analysis
AI-generated summary · Not legal advice

Bill Overview: This bill establishes a mechanism for the continuous revision of Louisiana's Code of Civil Procedure, which is the comprehensive set of rules governing how civil lawsuits are conducted in Louisiana courts. Rather than amending specific provisions of existing law, this appears to create new law establishing an ongoing process for systematically reviewing and updating civil procedure rules. The legislation would provide a structured framework for keeping Louisiana's civil procedural law current with legal developments, technological advances, and practical needs of the court system. Louisiana citizens would benefit from more efficient and modern court procedures for resolving civil disputes.

Potential Impact: Without the full bill text, the specific impact depends on the particular revision mechanism established, but this legislation would likely affect all participants in Louisiana's civil justice system. Attorneys practicing civil law would need to stay current with ongoing procedural changes and may benefit from more streamlined and modern court rules. Judges and court personnel would be impacted by revised procedures that could improve case management and reduce administrative burdens. Ordinary citizens involved in civil litigation, including personal injury cases, contract disputes, family law matters, and other civil proceedings, would experience the effects of updated procedural rules that could make court processes more efficient or accessible. The Louisiana Law Institute or similar body would likely be tasked with conducting the continuous revision work, requiring dedicated resources and expertise. The success of this legislation depends heavily on the specific revision process established and whether it includes adequate stakeholder input and implementation timelines.

Affected Legislation: Due to the unavailability of the full bill text, specific statutory citations cannot be identified at this time. However, based on the bill's subject matter, this legislation would likely create new provisions within Title 13 of the Louisiana Revised Statutes, which contains the Code of Civil Procedure, or establish a separate statutory framework governing the revision process. The bill would potentially affect the entire Code of Civil Procedure spanning La. C.C.P. Art. 1 through the final article, establishing a systematic process for their ongoing review and revision. Additional analysis of specific affected statutory provisions will be provided when the complete bill text becomes available through the legislative process.

AI-Generated Summary — For Reference Only. This summary was generated by artificial intelligence and may contain errors, misstatements, omissions, inconsistencies, or inaccuracies. It does not constitute legal advice and should not be relied upon as an authoritative interpretation of the bill or applicable law. Users should consult the official bill text, Louisiana Revised Statutes, and other primary legal authorities when forming any legal, regulatory, or policy conclusions. SessionSource assumes no liability for decisions made in reliance on AI-generated content.

Legislative History
Mar 31, 2026Senate
Read second time by title and referred to the Committee on Judiciary A.
Mar 30, 2026Senate
Received in the Senate. Rules suspended. Read first time by title and placed on the Calendar for a second reading.
Mar 26, 2026House
Read third time by title, amended, roll called on final passage, yeas 91, nays 0. Finally passed, title adopted, ordered to the Senate.
Mar 25, 2026House
Scheduled for floor debate on 03/26/2026.
Mar 24, 2026House
Read by title, amended, ordered engrossed, passed to 3rd reading.
Mar 23, 2026House
Reported with amendments (8-0).
Mar 9, 2026House
Read by title, under the rules, referred to the Committee on Civil Law and Procedure.
Feb 13, 2026House
Prefiled.
Feb 13, 2026House
Under the rules, provisionally referred to the Committee on Civil Law and Procedure.
Feb 13, 2026House
First appeared in the Interim Calendar on 2/13/2026.
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Bill Details
Bill NumberHB142
Session2026 Regular Session
ChamberHouse
TypeHouse Bill
StatusEngrossed
CommitteeJudiciary A
IntroducedFebruary 19, 2026
Last Action DateMarch 31, 2026
Last ActionRead second time by title and referred to the Committee on Judiciary A.
Sponsor & Authors
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Primary Sponsor
Nicholas Muscarello
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Session Context
Session2026 Regular Session
ConvenesMarch 9, 2026
Sine DieJune 1, 2026 (6pm)
Day 42
of the 2026 regular session

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