Louisiana · 2026 Regular Session · Bill

HB 1004: COURTS/JUSTICE OF PEACE: Increases the jurisdictional threshold for justice of peace courts

In committee Last action March 25, 2026: Read by title, under the rules, referred to the Committee on Judiciary.

Plain-language summary

HB 1004 is a bill introduced in the Louisiana House on March 24, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: COURTS/JUSTICE OF PEACE: Increases the jurisdictional threshold for justice of peace courts. Primary sponsor: Mike Bayham (Republican). Most recent recorded action (March 25, 2026): Read by title, under the rules, referred to the Committee on Judiciary.

Sponsors

Primary sponsor: Mike Bayham (Republican).