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LA SB424

Bill

Status

Engrossed

4/21/2026

Primary Sponsor

Franklin Foil

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Origin

Senate

2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Amends Code of Civil Procedure Article 1313(A)(4) to clarify requirements for electronic service of pleadings in civil cases

  • Requires that contact information for electronic service must be designated in a pleading or other writing "which is filed in the record" — adding the filed-in-record requirement to existing law

  • Electronic service remains complete upon transmission but is not effective if the serving party learns the transmission did not reach the intended recipient

  • Applies to all pleadings subsequent to the original petition that may be served by methods other than sheriff service

  • Effective August 1, 2026

Legislative Description

Provides for service by mail, delivery, or electronic means. (8/1/26) (RE NO IMPACT See Note)

CIVIL PROCEDURE

Last Action

Read by title, passed to 3rd reading.

4/29/2026

Committee Referrals

Civil Law and Procedure4/22/2026
Judiciary A3/30/2026

Full Bill Text

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