Louisiana · 2026 Regular Session · Bill

HB 1147: JUDGES/JUSTICE OF PEACE: Increases the jurisdiction of justice of the peace courts for civil claims in parishes with a population of less than 26,000 persons

In committee Last action April 1, 2026: Read by title, under the rules, referred to the Committee on Judiciary.

Plain-language summary

HB 1147 is a bill introduced in the Louisiana House on March 31, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: JUDGES/JUSTICE OF PEACE: Increases the jurisdiction of justice of the peace courts for civil claims in parishes with a population of less than 26,000 persons. Primary sponsor: Sylvia Taylor (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (April 1, 2026): Read by title, under the rules, referred to the Committee on Judiciary.

Sponsors

Primary sponsor: Sylvia Taylor (Democratic).