HR 160·LA·house
PROPERTY: Authorizes and requests the Louisiana State Law Institute to study provisions regarding transfer of property
Passed Both ChambersFiled Apr 16, 2026
Sponsor: Nicholas Muscarello (R)
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Taken by the Clerk of the House and presented to the Secretary of State in accordance with the Rules of the House.
Apr 30, 2026
Summary
The House passed a resolution asking the Louisiana State Law Institute to examine how the public records doctrine and the Simmesport State Bank v. Roy ruling affect property transfers. The study will focus on Civil Code Articles 2502 and 3338 and aim to recommend changes that protect good‑faith purchasers. Findings must be reported to the House by Jan. 4, 2027.
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