HR 160 Louisiana House · 2026 Regular Session

PROPERTY: Authorizes and requests the Louisiana State Law Institute to study provisions regarding transfer of property

This resolution directs the Louisiana State Law Institute to study how property transfers interact with the public records doctrine and a specific 1993 court ruling known as Simmesport State Bank v. Roy. The study aims to address practical legal issues where a court decision may negatively impact good-faith property buyers who rely on recorded documents. The legislature has requested that the institute provide its findings and recommendations to the House of Representatives by January 4, 2027. This measure does not change any laws immediately but instead initiates a formal review to guide potential future legislation.

Bill status passed 3 of 5 stages cleared

Introduction

Apr 2026

Committee Review

Apr 2026

House Passage

Apr 2026

Senate Passage

Governor

Introduced Apr 16, 2026 Last action Apr 30, 2026

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What changed between versions

HR160 Engrossed → HR160 Enrolled · 3 edits · Apr 28, 2026

MINOR

The bill text was converted from an 'Engrossed' version to the final 'Enrolled' version ready for the Governor's signature. The substantive policy content, including the request to study property transfer laws and the specific deadline of January 4, 2027, remains unchanged. The primary differences are formatting adjustments, such as removing page headers and adding the Speaker's signature block.

TECHNICAL

Removed 'HLS' tracking numbers and page headers from the top and bottom of the document.

Added the signature block for the Speaker of the House of Representatives at the end of the document.

Adjusted line breaks and spacing to align with standard enrolled bill formatting.

Floor votes · House Apr 27, 2026

How they voted

101–0

Passed · 4 other

Total votes 105

Apr 27, 2026

D Democratic33

31 Yea 2

93% Yea

R Republican72

70 Yea 2

97% Yea

Vote distribution

All Yea All Nay Mixed No data

Full legislative history

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Key actions

Committee

Apr 27, 2026

Lower · Passed

Read by title, roll called, yeas 100, nays 0. The resolution was adopted.

lower

Apr 22, 2026

Lower · Passed

Reported favorably (6-0).

lower

Apr 20, 2026

Committee

Read by title, under the rules, referred to the Committee on Civil Law and Procedure.

lower

1 primary · 0 co-sponsors