HB559

Increases court costs for the Fourth Judicial District (EN +$313,179 LF RV See Note)

Complete·6/23/26

Increases maximum court costs in civil suits and criminal cases in Louisiana's Fourth Judicial District.

Louisiana HB559 amends the judicial expense fund for the Fourth Judicial District, raising the maximum court costs for civil suits and criminal cases from $15 to $35. This bill affects individuals filing civil suits and defendants convicted, pleading guilty, or forfeiting their bond in criminal cases within the Fourth Judicial District. The increased fees will be deposited into a separate account designated as the judicial expense fund for the Fourth Judicial District.

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Sponsors

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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Roll Call Votes

31 Yea

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5 Nay

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3 Absent

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Calendar

May 11

10:30 AM

Senate Committee on Finance

Apr 9

9:00 AM

House Committee on Judiciary

History

Jun 23

House

Becomes Act No. 919 without the Governor's signature.

Jun 23

House

Effective date: 08/01/2026.

May 26

House

Sent to the Governor for executive approval.