Environment
No direct effect
Neutral — no direct effect identified.
Benefits
- No material direct effect identified.
Risks
- No material direct effect identified.
StateLouisianaTo Governor
HB 1082: CIVIL/VENUE: Provides for venue with respect to the Municipal Police Employees' Retirement System
Jason DeWitt
HB 1082 status: To Governor — Becomes Act No. 936 without the Governor's signature (updated Jun 23, 2026).
Source
OpenStates
Confidence
Low
Analysis basis
OpenStates summary
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What this bill does
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Overall Score
58OUT OF 100
Score:58/100 civic fit
Risk:Low Risk
Impact:Low Impact 20/100
Constitutionality90%
Bipartisan80%
Public opinion50%
Bill summary
What changes
The bill clarifies the specific court venue required for legal disputes involving the Municipal Police Employees' Retirement System.
Who is affected
Parties involved in litigation with the Municipal Police Employees' Retirement System, including members and the retirement board.
Requirements and enforcement
Legal disputes against the retirement system must now be filed in the venue specified by this act.
Costs and funding
Not stated in the available source, though likely limited to administrative/legal procedural costs.
When it takes effect
Became Act No. 936 as of June 23, 2026.
Potential benefits
Provides procedural certainty, reduces venue-related litigation delays, and clarifies jurisdictional expectations.
Risks and tradeoffs
Limits the ability of plaintiffs to seek venue in courts outside of those specifically authorized by the act.
What is still unknown
The specific court or courts mandated by the bill are not identified in the available abstract.
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Impact analysis
✦ AI analysisModeled effects across six domains, estimated from bill text and comparable legislation.
Economy
Mixed / Neutral
55%
Benefits
- Reduces legal procedural uncertainty
- Streamlines litigation for the retirement fund
- Standardizes venue expectations
Risks
- Limits potential venue choice for plaintiffs
- Concentrates litigation in specific courts
- Risk of court-specific backlogs
Society
No direct effect
Neutral — no direct effect identified.
Benefits
- No material direct effect identified.
Risks
- No material direct effect identified.
Technology Industry
No direct effect
Neutral — no direct effect identified.
Benefits
- No material direct effect identified.
Risks
- No material direct effect identified.
Civic Accountability
Positive outlook
60%
Benefits
- Clarifies access to justice
- Standardizes legal accountability mechanisms
- Ensures transparent jurisdictional rules
Risks
- Limits venue alternatives
- Narrowly defines regulatory oversight scope
- Reduces forum flexibility for litigants
Public Health & Safety
No direct effect
Neutral — no direct effect identified.
Benefits
- No material direct effect identified.
Risks
- No material direct effect identified.
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How trustworthy & consequential it is
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Source
OpenStates
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Confidence
Low
Information is limited or incomplete.
Analysis basis
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Analysis scope
Source provided is a brief summary only
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Where it stands
Official record- IntroducedComplete
- CommitteeComplete
- Chamber votesComplete
- Final agreementComplete
- GovernorCurrent
- EnactedUpcoming
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