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LA HB216

Bill

Status

Introduced

2/19/2026

Primary Sponsor

Robert Carter

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Origin

House of Representatives

2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Allows counsel of record to inform the court at the beginning of a case of their preferred method of service for all future pleadings in that case
  • Amends Louisiana Code of Civil Procedure Article 1313 by adding a new subsection (E)
  • Current law permits service by mail, delivery, or electronic means; this bill adds the option for attorneys to select their preference upfront
  • Sponsored by Representative Robby Carter for the 2026 Regular Session

Legislative Description

Provides relative to service of process

CIVIL/PROCEDURE

Last Action

Read by title, under the rules, referred to the Committee on Civil Law and Procedure.

3/9/2026

Committee Referrals

Civil Law and Procedure2/19/2026

Full Bill Text

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