SCR 19 Louisiana Senate · 2026 Regular Session

TRUSTS: Requests the Louisiana State Law Institute to study the use of trusts with extended durations and report its findings and any recommendations for revisions to the Louisiana Trust Code and applicable Louisiana laws to the legislature.

This bill asks the Louisiana State Law Institute to study how trusts with longer time limits are used and to report its findings to the legislature by March 1, 2027. The study will examine whether Louisiana's current trust laws should be updated to match practices in other states and better meet modern estate planning needs. The resolution does not change any laws immediately but directs a review of trust duration rules to help lawmakers decide if legal changes are needed. It aims to keep trust-related business in Louisiana while considering potential impacts on property transfer, taxes, and creditor rights. The bill affects estate planners, lawyers, and residents who use trusts for asset management.
Bill status passed both 4 of 5 stages cleared
Introduction
Mar 2026
Committee Review
Apr 2026
Senate Passage
Apr 2026
House Passage
May 2026
Governor
Introduced Mar 25, 2026 Last action May 20, 2026
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What changed between versions

SCR19 Original SCR19 Enrolled · 3 edits · May 14, 2026
MINOR
The bill was formatted for final passage by removing draft markings and adding official signatures. The core policy request remains unchanged: it asks the Louisiana State Law Institute to study extended trust durations and report by March 1, 2027.
Scope change
None; the bill's scope and applicability are identical to the original draft.
TECHNICAL

Removed draft headers and page numbers, replaced with official 'ENROLLED' status and signatures from the President of the Senate and Speaker of the House.

Reorganized the text into standard legislative 'Whereas' and 'Resolved' clauses for final printing.

REQUIREMENT

Added a specific deadline for the report: March 1, 2027.

Floor votes · Senate Apr 8, 2026 · House May 13, 2026

How they voted

370
Passed · 3 other
Total votes 40
Apr 8, 2026
D Democratic12
12 Yea
100% Yea
R Republican28
25 Yea 3
89% Yea
Vote distribution
All Yea All Nay Mixed No data
Full legislative history

Actions timeline

Total actions
15
Key actions
4
Committee
3
May 13, 2026
Lower · Passed
Read by title, concurred in by vote of 89 yeas, 0 nays.
lower
Apr 22, 2026
Lower · Passed
Reported favorably (7-0).
lower
Apr 13, 2026
Committee
Read by title, under the rules, referred to the Committee on Civil Law and Procedure.
lower
Apr 8, 2026
Upper · Passed
Read by title and adopted by a vote of 36 yeas and 0 nays. Ordered sent to the House.
upper
Apr 7, 2026
Upper · Passed
Rules suspended. Reported favorably.
upper
Mar 25, 2026
Introduced
Introduced in the Senate. Read by title and placed on the Calendar for a second reading.
upper
1 primary · 0 co-sponsors

Sponsors

Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
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Greg Miller
RRepublican
LA
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