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LA HB970

Bill

Status

Introduced

3/13/2026

Primary Sponsor

Shaun Mena

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Origin

House of Representatives

2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Requires judges overseeing child custody proceedings to verify no competing custody orders exist before issuing a new custody order

  • Establishes that when competing custody orders are issued, the earliest order takes precedence over any subsequent conflicting orders

  • Adds new section R.S. 9:358 to Louisiana law governing child custody procedures

Legislative Description

Establishes a procedure for resolving competing custody orders

CHILDREN/CUSTODY

Last Action

Read by title.

3/13/2026

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