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LA HB571

Bill

Status

Introduced

2/26/2026

Primary Sponsor

Vanessa Caston Lafleur

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Origin

House of Representatives

2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Converts the Complex Litigation Section Pilot Program in the 19th Judicial District Court from a temporary two-year program to a permanent program

  • Removes the word "Pilot" from the section heading in R.S. 13:842.4 and repeals the sunset provision in R.S. 13:842.4(D)

  • Retains the existing $200 filing fee for each case referred to the Complex Litigation Section

  • Maintains requirements for the clerk of court to forward collected fees to the Complex Litigation Section Fund and for the court to conduct annual audits filed with the legislative auditor

Legislative Description

Provides relative to creating the Complex Litigation Section Program in the Nineteenth Judicial District Court

COURTS/COURT COSTS

Last Action

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

3/9/2026

Committee Referrals

Judiciary2/26/2026

Full Bill Text

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