HB188

Provides for digital and remote court reporting

Introduced·2/18/26
Ment Text

Louisiana HB188 allows courts to use digital transcription platforms for preserving court records.

Louisiana HB188 permits courts to use digital transcription platforms for preserving court records. Certified court reporters can transcribe records virtually using cloud-based systems. A court reporter does not need to be physically present to certify the transcript. Court personnel can operate digital recording systems without needing digital certification but must be trained in best practices. This law aims to address court reporter shortages by allowing remote operation of recording equipment.

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Where it stands

Current
Judiciary Committee
Next
Committee decision

Sponsors

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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Calendar

Mar 26

9:00 AM

House Committee on Judiciary

History

Mar 9

House

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

Feb 20

House

First appeared in the Interim Calendar on 2/20/2026.

Feb 18

House

Prefiled.