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Introduced
02/19/2026
02/19/2026
In Committee
02/19/2026
02/19/2026
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
2026 Regular Session
Bill Summary
AN ACT To amend and reenact Code of Civil Procedure Article 253(B)(2) and Code of Criminal Procedure Article 14.1(B), relative to court filings; to permit filings on letter size paper; and to provide for related matters.
AI Summary
This bill allows court filings in Louisiana to be made on either legal-size or letter-size paper, updating existing laws in the Code of Civil Procedure and Code of Criminal Procedure that previously mandated legal-size paper for certain filings. This change, effective January 1, 2026, applies to filings made by attorneys, whether submitted in person or electronically, and aims to modernize the court system by offering flexibility in paper size for documents submitted to clerks of court. The bill also retains provisions regarding the protection of private information in filings, such as social security numbers and dates of birth, and clarifies that electronic filings are considered officially filed upon confirmation of acceptance by the clerk of court.
Committee Categories
Justice
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
First appeared in the Interim Calendar on 2/20/2026. (on 02/20/2026)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.legis.la.gov/legis/BillInfo.aspx?s=26rs&b=HB227&sbi=y |
| BillText | https://www.legis.la.gov/Legis/ViewDocument.aspx?d=1440164 |
| Analysis - Digest of HB227 Original | https://www.legis.la.gov/Legis/ViewDocument.aspx?d=1440166 |
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