CIVIL/PROCEDURE: Provides relative to definition of terms in the Civil Code

HB 181 is a procedural bill that clarifies definitions and usage rules within Louisiana's Civil Code, without creating new legal rights or obligations. It restates existing principles (as noted in revision comments) by amending articles to specify that gendered terms apply to all genders (Art. 14), singular terms include plurals (Art. 15), and third-party rights are protected in contracts and property matters (e.g., Arts. 1899, 1900, 2021, 2035). The bill also clarifies definitions related to parental authority (Art. 234), divorce effects on property (Art. 159), and abandonment in survival actions (Art. 2315.1.E). It affects all parties involved in Louisiana civil cases - lawyers, courts, and citizens - by standardizing how existing legal terms are interpreted. The bill does not change substantive law but ensures consistent application of current rules.