HB1147Introduced in the House
Increases the jurisdiction of justice of the peace courts for civil claims in parishes with a population of less than 26,000 persons
IntroducedHouse Judiciary
Introduced by Sylvia Taylor, District 57
What does this bill do?
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Official description
Increases the jurisdiction of justice of the peace courts for civil claims in parishes with a population of less than 26,000 persons
Where it stands
Read by title, under the rules, referred to the Committee on Judiciary.
April 1, 2026
How did lawmakers vote?
No recorded vote is available for this bill yet.
Bill history
Read by title. Lies over under the rules.
Read by title, under the rules, referred to the Committee on Judiciary.
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