SB279

Provides relative to certificate of stocks and uncertificated shares of a financial institution. (8/1/26)

Final Passage·5/28/26

Louisiana SB279 amends laws regarding certificates of stock and uncertificated shares for financial institutions.

Louisiana SB279 amends existing laws to allow financial institutions to issue shares as uncertificated shares, including through book entry or electronic methods. The bill retains current law that shares must be represented by certificates unless the issuing corporation participates in the Direct Registration System of the Depository Trust & Clearing Corporation. The authorization for uncertificated shares does not affect shares already represented by certificates until they are surrendered to the corporation.

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Where it stands

Last
Passed both chambers · 34–0 · May 28
Current
Awaiting the Governor
Next
Signature or veto

Sponsors

0
1
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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Roll Call Votes

34 Yea

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0 Nay

5 Absent

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Calendar

Mar 11

4:30 AM

Senate Committee on Commerce, Consumer Protection and International Affairs

History

May 29

House

Signed by the Speaker of the House.

May 29

Senate

Sent to the Governor by the Secretary of the Senate.

May 28

Senate

Enrolled. Signed by the President of the Senate.