In CommitteeFiled Feb 19, 2026
Sponsor: Robby Carter (D)
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Read by title, under the rules, referred to the Committee on Civil Law and Procedure.
Mar 9, 2026
Summary
The bill adds a new subsection to Louisiana’s Code of Civil Procedure letting the counsel of record tell the court how they want to be served on all future pleadings in a case. It affects attorneys and the courts by giving parties a way to set a consistent service method, which can speed up litigation and reduce disputes over service.
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