SB424

Provides for service by mail, delivery, or electronic means. (8/1/26) (EN NO IMPACT See Note)

Complete·5/22/26

Louisiana SB424 amends civil procedure to allow service of pleadings by electronic means.

Louisiana SB424 amends the Code of Civil Procedure to allow service of pleadings by electronic means, in addition to existing methods like mail and delivery. This change applies to pleadings subsequent to the original petition and those that may be served under specific provisions of law. Effective August 1, 2026, service by electronic means is complete upon transmission but is not effective if the transmission fails to reach the party to be served. If electronic service cannot be effected, service may proceed under other provisions of the law.

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Sponsors

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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Roll Call Votes

35 Yea

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0 Nay

4 Absent

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Calendar

Apr 14

9:30 AM

Senate Committee on Judiciary A

Apr 7

1:00 PM

Senate Committee on Judiciary A

History

May 22

Senate

Signed by the Governor. Becomes Act No. 387.

May 22

Senate

Effective date 8/1/2026.

May 20

Senate

Sent to the Governor by the Secretary of the Senate.