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Introduced
02/19/2026
02/19/2026
In Committee
03/09/2026
03/09/2026
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
2026 Regular Session
Bill Summary
AN ACT To amend and reenact Code of Civil Procedure Article 3421(1), relative to small successions; to increase the threshold for property values relative to small successions; and to provide for related matters.
AI Summary
This bill increases the maximum value of property that qualifies as a "small succession" in Louisiana from $125,000 to $200,000. A small succession refers to the estate of a person who died while living in Louisiana and whose total property value at the time of death does not exceed this specified amount, allowing for a simplified legal process for distributing their assets.
Committee Categories
Justice
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Read by title, under the rules, referred to the Committee on Civil Law and Procedure. (on 03/09/2026)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.legis.la.gov/legis/BillInfo.aspx?s=26rs&b=HB215&sbi=y |
| BillText | https://www.legis.la.gov/Legis/ViewDocument.aspx?d=1439952 |
| Analysis - Digest of HB215 Original | https://www.legis.la.gov/Legis/ViewDocument.aspx?d=1439960 |
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