SB357

Provides relative to the courts and the judiciary. (8/1/26) (EN SEE FISC NOTE GF EX)

Complete·5/22/26

Louisiana SB357 amends laws regarding the state's supreme court, including judicial collaboration, court security, and crier retirement.

Louisiana SB357 amends existing laws concerning the state's supreme court. It allows the supreme court to collaborate with other states' courts of last resort to create uniform rules. The bill also authorizes the court to adopt rules for administering these laws. Additionally, it provides for the retirement of a crier of the supreme court, including the manner of drawing retirement pay and the notification process upon retirement. The bill further allows the deputy secretary of public safety services to facilitate additional security assistance for the court. Effective August 1, 2026.

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Sponsors

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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Roll Call Votes

33 Yea

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0 Nay

6 Absent

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Calendar

Mar 17

10:00 AM

Senate Committee on Judiciary A

History

May 25

House

Signed by the Speaker of the House.

May 22

Senate

Signed by the Governor. Becomes Act No. 276.

May 22

Senate

Effective date 7/1/2026.