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LA SB68
Bill
Status
2/19/2026
Primary Sponsor
John Morris
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AI Summary
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Amends Article V, Section 5(B) of the Louisiana Constitution to expand the Louisiana Supreme Court's exclusive original jurisdiction over attorney disciplinary proceedings
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Extends disciplinary authority to cover lawyers specially admitted for particular proceedings, out-of-state lawyers practicing or offering legal services in Louisiana, attorneys licensed elsewhere who own or operate law firms in Louisiana, and unlicensed individuals with supervisory authority over Louisiana-licensed lawyers
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Requires two-thirds approval from both legislative houses to place the constitutional amendment on the ballot
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Submits the proposed amendment to voters at the statewide election on April 17, 2027
Legislative Description
Constitutional amendment to provide for jurisdiction of the Louisiana Supreme Court. (2/3 - CA13s1(A))
COURTS
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