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LA HB44

Bill

Status

Introduced

1/23/2026

Primary Sponsor

Mike Bayham

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Origin

House of Representatives

2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Justice of the peace courts in St. Bernard Parish gain concurrent jurisdiction over property standards and nuisance violations parish-wide, pursuant to local ordinance

  • Constables of St. Bernard Parish justice of the peace courts may issue summons and serve subpoenas for property standards and nuisance violations anywhere within the court's territorial jurisdiction

  • Amends R.S. 13:2586 by adding subsection (C)(9) to existing jurisdiction and procedure statutes

  • Sponsored by Representative Bayham for the 2026 Regular Session

Legislative Description

Provides jurisdictional exceptions for constables and justices of peace

JUDGES/JUSTICE OF PEACE

Last Action

Read by title, under the rules, referred to the Committee on Judiciary.

3/9/2026

Committee Referrals

Judiciary1/23/2026

Full Bill Text

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