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HCR 31

COMMERCE: Requests the Louisiana State Law Institute to study the use and application of the term "foreign" with respect to juridical persons provided for in state law

2026 Regular Session Introduced by Roy Adams and 6 co-sponsors

Louisiana will have the State Law Institute study how the term “foreign” is used for juridical persons in state law and recommend clarifications or standard definitions.

Taken by the Clerk of the House and presented to the Secretary of State in accordance with the Rules of the House.
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Bill Summary · HCR 31

Summary of Bill: HCR 31 (Louisiana, 2026)

Basic Information

  • Bill Type: House Concurrent Resolution (HCR)
  • Session: 2026 Regular Session
  • Jurisdiction: Louisiana
  • Title: COMMERCE: Requests the Louisiana State Law Institute to study the use and application of the term "foreign" with respect to juridical persons provided for in state law
  • Sponsor: Representative Jessica Domangue (and co-sponsor)
  • Status/Action: Reported favorably by committee (6-0) on 2026-04-22; read by title on 2026-03-23; lies over under the rules prior to action

Purpose and Intent

  • The resolution authorizes and requests the Louisiana State Law Institute (LSLI) to study how the term “foreign” is used in Louisiana law, specifically as it pertains to juridical persons (such as corporations, limited liability companies, banks, pipeline operators, and other critical infrastructure entities) organized outside of Louisiana.
  • The study aims to assess definitions, interpretations, and potential inconsistencies across various parts of the Louisiana Revised Statutes and Codes.

Key Provisions and Study Areas

The resolution directs LSLI to investigate and report its findings, with potential recommendations for legislation prior to the 2027 Regular Session. It specifically may consider, but is not limited to, the following aspects:

  1. Historical Context

    • Origins and evolution of the term “foreign” in Louisiana statutes and jurisprudence.

  2. Variations Across Areas of Law

    • How the term’s definition and application differ in banking, commerce, corporate law, pipeline operations, and other infrastructure-related regulations.

  3. Legal and Practical Effects

    • Impacts of using the term on regulated industries and juridical persons operating in Louisiana.

  4. Foreign Adversaries Concept

    • Whether entities from countries designated by the United States as “foreign adversaries” should be specifically defined and differentiated from other international entities.

  5. Terminology Standardization

    • Consideration of alternative terminology or standardized definitions to improve clarity and consistency across statutes.

Deliverables and Timeline

  • Report to Legislature: LSLI must prepare and submit findings and recommendations to the Louisiana Legislature prior to the convening of the 2027 Regular Session.
  • Copies Required: One printed copy and one electronic copy of the report must be submitted to the David R. Poynter Legislative Research Library, per state law (R.S. 24:772).
  • Transmittal: A copy of the resolution is to be transmitted to the director of the Louisiana State Law Institute.

Potential Impact

  • The study could lead to clarifications, modernization, or standardization of how the term “foreign” is applied in state law.
  • Outcomes may affect regulatory interpretation for banks, pipeline operators, and other critical infrastructure, as well as other juridical entities operating in Louisiana.
  • The analysis may influence future legislation by providing recommended definitions or terminology changes to policymakers.

Who Is Affected

  • Entities: Corporations, LLCs, financial institutions, pipeline operators, and other juridical persons with ties to jurisdictions outside Louisiana.
  • Sectors: Banking, commerce, corporate law, energy and infrastructure sectors, and any area where the term “foreign” is used in statutes.
  • State Officials: Louisiana Legislature and regulatory bodies relying on state statutes for enforcement and governance.

If you’d like, I can provide a side-by-side comparison of how “foreign” is used in related Louisiana statutes today and potential legislative options that could emerge from the LSLI’s study.

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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