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LA HB78

Bill

Status

Introduced

2/3/2026

Primary Sponsor

John Wyble

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Origin

House of Representatives

2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Adds the City Court of Bogalusa to the list of Louisiana city courts with expanded civil jurisdiction concurrent with district courts

  • Sets the jurisdictional limit at $50,000 for the amount in dispute or value of property involved

  • Amends Code of Civil Procedure Article 4843(G) to include Bogalusa alongside Alexandria, East St. Tammany, Hammond, Lake Charles, Pineville, Ruston, Sulphur, and Third Ward City Court of Franklin

  • Allows civil cases up to $50,000 to be heard in Bogalusa City Court rather than requiring district court proceedings

Legislative Description

Increases the jurisdictional limit for the City Court of Bogalusa

COURTS/CITY

Last Action

Scheduled for floor debate on 03/17/2026.

3/16/2026

Committee Referrals

Civil Law and Procedure2/3/2026

Full Bill Text

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