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LA SB139
Bill
Status
2/24/2026
Primary Sponsor
Franklin Foil
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AI Summary
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Amends R.S. 13:5112(C) to change the legal interest rate on personal injury or wrongful death claims against the state or political subdivisions from a fixed 6% per annum to the lesser of 6% or the judicial interest rate under R.S. 13:4202
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Legal interest accrues from the date service is requested following judicial demand until the trial judge signs the judgment
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Interest accruing after the judgment is signed remains at the rate set by R.S. 9:3500
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Effective August 1, 2026
Legislative Description
Provides for the amount of interest awarded on claims for personal injury or wrongful death in suits against the state or political subdivisions. (8/1/26)
SUITS AGAINST STATE
Last Action
Introduced in the Senate; read by title. Rules suspended. Read second time and referred to the Committee on Judiciary A.
3/9/2026