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LA SB75
Bill
AI Summary
- Reenacts provisions from Act 19 of the 2024 Third Extraordinary Session granting legislators and legislative employees peremptory grounds for continuances of court or administrative proceedings during legislative sessions
- Continuances available from 21 days before a legislative session convenes until 30 days after adjournment, with motions required at least 5 days before the proceeding
- Motions must be granted within 72 hours and extend proceedings for at least 45 days after adjournment; presumption of approval can only be overcome by clear and convincing evidence of improper purpose or substantial irreparable harm to objecting party
- Excludes death penalty cases, civil prescriptive periods, criminal statutes of limitations, domestic violence protective orders, child custody proceedings, and habeas corpus proceedings for minor custody
- Applies retroactively and prospectively to all actions filed or pending on or after October 25, 2024
Legislative Description
Provides for legislative continuances and extensions of time for legislators and legislative employees. (gov sig)
CIVIL PROCEDURE
Last Action
Effective date 6/30/2025.
6/8/2025
Committee Referrals
Civil Law and Procedure4/24/2025
Judiciary A4/2/2025
Full Bill Text
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