Louisiana · 2026 Regular Session · Bill
SB 139: SUITS AGAINST STATE: Provides for the amount of interest awarded on claims for personal injury or wrongful death in suits against the state or political subdivisions. (8/1/26)
Enacted Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
SB 139 is a bill introduced in the Louisiana Senate on February 24, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: SUITS AGAINST STATE: Provides for the amount of interest awarded on claims for personal injury or wrongful death in suits against the state or political subdivisions. (8/1/26). Primary sponsor: Franklin Foil (Republican). Most recent recorded action (April 30, 2026): Signed by the Governor. Becomes Act No. 13.
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Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Republican 1
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Franklin Foil | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 16 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- Signed by the Governor. Becomes Act No. 13.
- Effective date 8/1/2026.
- Enrolled. Signed by the President of the Senate.
- Signed by the Speaker of the House.
- Sent to the Governor by the Secretary of the Senate.
- Read third time by title, roll called on final passage, yeas 92, nays 0. Finally passed, ordered to the Senate.
- Received from the House without amendments.
- Read by title, passed to 3rd reading.
- Scheduled for floor debate on 04/28/2026.
- Reported without Legislative Bureau amendments.
- Reported favorably (6-0). Referred to the Legislative Bureau.
- Read by title, under the rules, referred to the Committee on Civil Law and Procedure.
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