SB235

Provides relative to payments under contract by public entities. (gov sig) (EN SEE FISC NOTE GF EX)

Complete·5/15/26

Louisiana SB235 amends public contract payment rules, ensuring timely payments and attorney fees for non-compliance.

Louisiana SB235 modifies existing laws regarding payments under public contracts. It mandates that public entities must pay all amounts due under a contract, including overhead and profit, even if the contract is declared null and void. The bill retains the requirement for public entities to pay all obligations arising from a contract, including change orders, when they are due. If a public entity fails to make progressive stage payments within 45 days of a certified request for payment, it becomes liable for reasonable attorney fees and interest.

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Sponsors

D
1
1
R
Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Roll Call Votes

93 Yea

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0 Nay

12 Absent

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Calendar

Apr 20

10:30 AM

Senate Committee on Finance

History

May 15

Senate

Signed by the Governor. Becomes Act No. 255.

May 15

Senate

Effective date 5/15/2026.

May 14

Senate

Sent to the Governor by the Secretary of the Senate.