On Jun. 4, 2025, LOU LEG reported governor approved SB 93 and assigned Act 39.
On May 22, LOU LEG passed bill to enforce penalty clauses in wills.
LOU LEG passed bill SB 93 which allows the enforceability of penalty clauses in wills.
Provision in juridical act that purports to penalize a person for filing action to challenge the act is unenforceable if substantial likelihood that challenge would be successful.
Amends Louisiana civil code to add Article 1519.1 LOU LEG 1519.1 re penalty clauses.
Document dated May 22, 2025, received from LOU LEG May 29, summarized May 30.
Legislative History
On Apr. 14, 2025, bill introduced in Senate; on Apr. 29, 2025, bill passed in Senate.
On Apr. 30, 2025, bill introduced in House; on May 22, 2025, bill was passed in House.
Effectiveness
Bill becomes effective on Aug. 1, 2025.
Jun. 2025 LOU LEG Governor Approval
On Jun. 4, 2025, LOU LEG reported governor approved SB 93 and assigned Act 39.
Regulators
LOU LEG
Entity Types
CNSM; Corp
Reference
Act 39, 6/4/2025; Bill SB93, 5/22/2025; Citation: LOU LEG 1519;
