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SB 91

COURTS: Provides relative to court costs in suits involving the state and state agencies in the Nineteenth Judicial District Court. (2/3-CA7s2.1(A)) (8/1/25) (OR INCREASE GF EX See Note)

2025 Regular Session Introduced by Regina Barrow

SB 91 adjusts court cost procedures in Baton Rouge's judicial district for suits involving Louisiana state agencies, with potential increase to state general fund expenditures.

Introduced in the Senate; read by title. Rules suspended. Read second time and referred to the Committee on Finance.
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Bill Summary · SB 91

Legislative bill overview

SB 91 modifies court cost procedures specifically for the Nineteenth Judicial District Court (located in Baton Rouge, Louisiana) when the state or state agencies are parties to lawsuits. The bill appears to adjust how court costs are assessed or allocated in these specific cases, though the exact mechanism requires access to the full bill text.

Why is this important

Court cost structures affect access to justice and the financial burden on both plaintiffs/defendants and the judicial system. Changes to how costs are handled in suits involving the state can impact both the state's budget (General Fund) and private parties' willingness to litigate against government entities. The notation "(OR INCREASE GF EX" suggests potential budgetary implications for the state.

Potential points of contention

  • Fiscal impact uncertainty: The bill may increase state general fund expenditures, shifting costs away from litigants onto taxpayers
  • Geographic limitation: Applying rules only to the Nineteenth Judicial District rather than statewide may create inconsistent treatment across Louisiana's court system
  • Access to justice trade-offs: Reduced court costs could encourage suits against the state, or conversely, cost structures could deter frivolous litigation depending on the specific changes

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

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