Louisiana · 2026 Regular Session · Bill
HB 227: CIVIL/PROCEDURE: Provides that filings may be made on letter size rather than legal size paper
Enacted Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
HB 227 is a bill introduced in the Louisiana House on February 19, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: CIVIL/PROCEDURE: Provides that filings may be made on letter size rather than legal size paper. Primary sponsor: Lauren Ventrella (Republican). Most recent recorded action (June 23, 2026): Becomes Act No. 927 without the Governor's signature.
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Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Republican 1
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lauren Ventrella | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 65 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- Becomes Act No. 927 without the Governor's signature.
- Effective date: 08/01/2026.
- Sent to the Governor for executive approval.
- Enrolled and signed by the Speaker of the House.
- Signed by the President of the Senate.
- Rules suspended. Read by title, passed by a vote of 37 yeas and 0 nays, and ordered returned to the House. Motion to reconsider tabled.
- Received from the Senate without amendments.
- Reported without Legislative Bureau amendments. Read by title and passed to third reading and final passage.
- Read by title and referred to the Legislative Bureau.
- Reported favorably.
- Read second time by title and referred to the Committee on Judiciary A.
- Received in the Senate. Read first time by title and placed on the Calendar for a second reading.
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