HR 96 Louisiana House · 2026 Regular Session

CIVIL/PROCEDURE: Directs the Louisiana State Law Institute to study current practices regarding the recall of civil bench warrants and the notification process in judgment debtor proceedings

This resolution directs the Louisiana State Law Institute to study how civil bench warrants are issued and recalled, as well as how judgment debtors are notified in court proceedings. The study aims to address current inconsistencies and confusion between civil and criminal warrant procedures by examining existing practices across the state. The Institute must complete its research and submit a report to the House of Representatives no later than January 4, 2027. This action does not change any laws but initiates an official review to inform future legislative decisions.

Bill status passed 3 of 5 stages cleared

Introduction

Apr 2026

Committee Review

Apr 2026

House Passage

Apr 2026

Senate Passage

Governor

Introduced Apr 7, 2026 Last action Apr 30, 2026

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What changed between versions

HR96 Engrossed → HR96 Enrolled · 3 edits · Apr 28, 2026

MINOR

The bill transitioned from an 'Engrossed' draft to the final 'Enrolled' version ready for the Governor's signature. The substantive policy content, including the study topic, deadlines, and resolutions, remained identical; the changes were strictly administrative, updating the header to reflect the bill's final status and adding the Speaker of the House's signature block.

TECHNICAL

The document header was updated from 'ENGROSSED' to 'ENROLLED' to signify the bill has passed all legislative stages and is in its final form.

A signature block for the Speaker of the House of Representatives was added to the final page, which is standard for enrolled bills.

The 'DIGEST' section, which provides a summary of the bill's purpose for informational purposes, was removed as it is not part of the official law.

Floor votes · House Apr 27, 2026

How they voted

99–0

Passed · 6 other

Total votes 105

Apr 27, 2026

D Democratic33

33 Yea

100% Yea

R Republican72

66 Yea 6

91% Yea

Vote distribution

All Yea All Nay Mixed No data

Full legislative history

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Committee

Apr 27, 2026

Lower · Passed

Read by title, roll called, yeas 98, nays 0. The resolution was adopted.

lower

Apr 22, 2026

Lower · Passed

Reported favorably (6-0).

lower

Apr 8, 2026

Committee

Read by title, under the rules, referred to the Committee on Civil Law and Procedure.

lower

1 primary · 0 co-sponsors