HB227

Provides that filings may be made on letter size rather than legal size paper

Complete·6/23/26

Permits court filings to be made on letter size paper in Louisiana.

Louisiana HB227 amends the Code of Civil Procedure and Code of Criminal Procedure to allow pleadings and documents to be filed on letter size paper, in addition to legal size paper. The bill also mandates that filers ensure private information is not included in filings. Effective January 1, 2026, filings can be submitted electronically or in paper form, with the clerk of court required to adopt a system for electronic filing and storage.

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Sponsors

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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Roll Call Votes

37 Yea

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0 Nay

2 Absent

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Calendar

May 19

9:00 AM

Senate Committee on Judiciary A

Mar 19

9:00 AM

House Committee on Judiciary

History

Jun 23

House

Becomes Act No. 927 without the Governor's signature.

Jun 23

House

Effective date: 08/01/2026.

May 28

House

Sent to the Governor for executive approval.