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LA HB 1004

died on adjournment

COURTS/JUSTICE OF PEACE: Increases the jurisdictional threshold for justice of peace courts

Louisiana · 2026 Regular Session · lower

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Did LA HB 1004 pass?

No. LA HB 1004 died when the 2026 Regular Session adjourned without final action on it. Bills that die this way are sometimes reintroduced in a later session. Latest recorded action (2026-03-25): Read by title, under the rules, referred to the Committee on Judiciary.

What is LA HB 1004 about?

LA HB 1004 is a bill in the 2026 Regular Session titled “COURTS/JUSTICE OF PEACE: Increases the jurisdictional threshold for justice of peace courts”.

Who sponsors LA HB 1004?

Mike Bayham is the primary sponsor of LA HB 1004.

Introduced
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Latest action
2026-03-25 — Read by title, under the rules, referred to the Committee on Judiciary.
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Sponsors

  • Mike Bayhamprimary

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Action timeline

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  1. 2026-03-25

    Read by title, under the rules, referred to the Committee on Judiciary.

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  2. 2026-03-24

    Read by title. Lies over under the rules.

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