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StateLouisianaTo Governor
HB 227: CIVIL/PROCEDURE: Provides that filings may be made on letter size rather than legal size paper
Lauren Ventrella
HB 227 status: To Governor — Becomes Act No. 927 without the Governor's signature (updated Jun 23, 2026).
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Impact:Low Impact 5/100
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Bipartisan100%
Public opinion80%
Bill summary
What changes
The legislation authorizes the use of standard letter-sized paper for court filings, replacing the previous requirement for legal-sized paper.
Who is affected
Attorneys, court clerks, and pro se litigants filing documents in Louisiana courts.
Requirements and enforcement
Filers are permitted to use 8.5 x 11 inch paper; they are no longer compelled to procure or use longer legal-sized paper.
Costs and funding
Neutral; may result in negligible administrative cost savings by standardizing paper supplies.
When it takes effect
The bill has been enacted as Act No. 927 as of June 2026.
Potential benefits
Increased convenience and efficiency for legal professionals and the public by aligning court filing standards with standard office equipment.
Risks and tradeoffs
None identified.
What is still unknown
Any specific departmental rules regarding margin or font settings that may persist alongside this paper size change are not stated in the source.
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- GovernorCurrent
- EnactedUpcoming
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