HB1006 • 2026

CIVIL/PROCEDURE: Extends the time delay for filing of oppositions to motions for summary judgment

Passed Legislature

This bill passed both chambers and reached final enrollment, even if later executive action is not shown here.

Sponsor: Wilford Carter , Sr.
Last action: 2026-05-29
Official status: Subject to call - Senate final passage - Sched. for 5/31/26
Effective date: Not listed

Plain English Breakdown

The official source material does not provide specific details on how much extra time courts can give, nor does it specify if this change will affect all types of civil cases equally.

Extending Time to File Responses to Summary Judgment Motions

This bill changes Louisiana's civil procedure rules to allow courts to extend the time for filing responses to summary judgment motions without needing all parties' agreement.

What This Bill Does

Changes the law so that courts can give more time to file responses to summary judgment motions even if not all parties agree.

Who It Names or Affects

Courts in Louisiana
Lawyers and parties involved in civil lawsuits

Terms To Know

Summary judgment motion: A request made by one side of a lawsuit asking the court to decide the case without going through a trial because there is no dispute about important facts.
Extension: An additional period of time given to complete an action, such as filing documents with the court.

Limits and Unknowns

The bill does not specify how much extra time courts can give.
It is unclear if this change will affect all types of civil cases equally.

Amendments

These notes stay tied to the official amendment files and metadata from the legislature.

House Floor Amendment #3758 Carter Wilford Adopted

Adopted

Plain English: HFAHB1006 4747 3758 FOR OFFICE USE ONLY HOUSE FLOOR AMENDMENTS 2026 Regular Session Amendments proposed by Representative Wilford Carter to Engrossed House Bill No.

HFAHB1006 4747 3758 FOR OFFICE USE ONLY HOUSE FLOOR AMENDMENTS 2026 Regular Session Amendments proposed by Representative Wilford Carter to Engrossed House Bill No.
1006 by Representative Wilford Carter 1 AMENDMENT NO.
1 2 On page 1, line 2, change "Code of Civil Procedure Article 966(B)(2)" to "Code of Civil 3 Procedure Article 966(B)(introductory paragraph) and (C)(1)(introductory paragraph)" 4 AMENDMENT NO.
2 5 On page 1, line 3, after "judgment;" delete the remainder of the line and insert "to provide 6 relative to the time delay for filing oppositions; and to provide" 7 AMENDMENT NO.

Senate Committee Amendment #3200 JUDA Adopted

Adopted

Plain English: SCAHB1006 4335 3200 SENATE COMMITTEE AMENDMENTS 2026 Regular Session Amendments proposed by Senate Committee on Judiciary A to Reengrossed House Bill No.

SCAHB1006 4335 3200 SENATE COMMITTEE AMENDMENTS 2026 Regular Session Amendments proposed by Senate Committee on Judiciary A to Reengrossed House Bill No.
1006 by Representative Wilford Carter 1 AMENDMENT NO.
1 2 On page 1, line 11, change "and agreed to by all of the parties" to "and agreed to by all of 3 the parties" 4 AMENDMENT NO.
2 5 On page 1, delete lines 15 and 16, and insert the following: 6 "(2) Except for any document provided for under pursuant to Subsubparagraph 7 (A)(4)(b) of this Article, any opposition to the motion and all documents in support of the 8 opposition shall be filed and served in accordance with Article 1313(A)(4) not less than 9 fifteen ten days prior to the hearing on the motion." Page 1 of 1

Senate Committee Amendment #3171 JUDA Draft

Draft

Plain English: SCAHB1006 4335 3171 SENATE COMMITTEE AMENDMENTS 2026 Regular Session Amendments proposed by Senate Committee on Judiciary A to Reengrossed House Bill No.

SCAHB1006 4335 3171 SENATE COMMITTEE AMENDMENTS 2026 Regular Session Amendments proposed by Senate Committee on Judiciary A to Reengrossed House Bill No.
1006 by Representative Wilford Carter 1 AMENDMENT NO.
1 2 On page 1, line 11, change "and agreed to by all of the parties" to "and agreed to by all of 3 the parties" 4 AMENDMENT NO.
2 5 On page 1, delete lines 15 through 16, and insert the following: 6 "(2) Except for any document provided for under pursuant to Subsubparagraph 7 (A)(4)(b) of this Article, any opposition to the motion and all documents in support of the 8 opposition shall be filed and served in accordance with Article 1313(A)(4) not less than 9 fifteen ten days prior to the hearing on the motion." Page 1 of 1

Bill History

2026-05-29 S
Read by title and returned to the Calendar, subject to call.
2026-05-29 S
Senate floor amendments read and adopted.
2026-05-29 S
Called from the Calendar.
2026-05-18 S
Read by title and returned to the Calendar, subject to call.
2026-05-18 S
Rules suspended.
2026-05-07 S
Reported without Legislative Bureau amendments. Read by title and passed to third reading and final passage.
2026-05-06 S
Committee amendments read and adopted. Read by title and referred to the Legislative Bureau.
2026-05-05 S
Rules suspended. Reported with amendments.
2026-04-20 S
Read second time by title and referred to the Committee on Judiciary A.
2026-04-15 S
Received in the Senate. Read first time by title and placed on the Calendar for a second reading.
2026-04-14 H
Read third time by title, amended, roll called on final passage, yeas 57, nays 38. Finally passed, title adopted, ordered to the Senate.
2026-04-14 H
Called from the calendar.
2026-04-13 H
Scheduled for floor debate on 04/14/2026.
2026-04-13 H
Notice given.
2026-04-13 H
Read by title, returned to the calendar.
2026-04-09 H
Scheduled for floor debate on 04/13/2026.
2026-04-08 H
Read by title, ordered engrossed, passed to 3rd reading.
2026-04-07 H
Reported favorably (5-4).
2026-03-26 H
Read by title, under the rules, referred to the Committee on Civil Law and Procedure.
2026-03-25 H
Read by title. Lies over under the rules.

Official Summary Text

CIVIL/PROCEDURE: Extends the time delay for filing of oppositions to motions for summary judgment

Current Bill Text

Read the full stored bill text

HLS 26RS-2351 REENGROSSED
2026 Regular Session
HOUSE BILL NO. 1006
BY REPRESENTATIVE WILFORD CARTER
CIVIL/PROCEDURE: Extends the time delay for filing of oppositions to motions for
summary judgment
1 AN ACT
2 To amend and reenact Code of Civil Procedure Article 966(B)(introductory paragraph) and
3 (C)(1)(introductory paragraph), relative to motions for summary judgment; to
4 provide relative to the time delay for filing oppositions; and to provide for related
5 matters.
6 Be it enacted by the Legislature of Louisiana:
7 Section 1. Code of Civil Procedure Article 966(B)(introductory paragraph) and
8 (C)(1)(introductory paragraph) are hereby amended and reenacted to read as follows:
9 Art. 966. Motion for summary judgment; procedure
10 * * *
11 B. Unless extended by the court and agreed to by all of the parties, a motion
12 for summary judgment shall be filed, opposed, or replied to in accordance with the
13 following provisions:
14 * * *
15 C.(1) Unless otherwise agreed to by all of the parties and authorized by the
16 court:
17 * * *
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CODING: Words in struck through type are deletions from existing law; words underscored
are additions.
HLS 26RS-2351 REENGROSSED
HB NO. 1006
DIGEST
The digest printed below was prepared by House Legislative Services. It constitutes no part
of the legislative instrument. The keyword, one-liner, abstract, and digest do not constitute
part of the law or proof or indicia of legislative intent. [R.S. 1:13(B) and 24:177(E)]
HB 1006 Reengrossed 2026 Regular Session Wilford Carter
Abstract: Authorizes the court to grant extensions without approval by all the parties for
filings regarding motions for summary judgment.
Present law permits the court, with agreement by all the parties, to extend the time delay for
filings for motions for summary judgment.
Proposed law retains present law but removes language that requires the parties to agree to
an extension for a time delay regarding motions for summary judgment.
(Amends C.C.P. Art. 966(B)(intro. para.) and (C)(1)(intro. para.))
Summary of Amendments Adopted by House
The House Floor Amendments to the engrossed bill:
1. Remove proposed language that changes the time delay to file an opposition to
the motion for summary judgment.
2. Authorize the court to determine an extension on a time delay to file an
opposition or other filings regarding motions for summary judgment without
agreement from the involved parties.
3. Make technical changes.
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CODING: Words in struck through type are deletions from existing law; words underscored
are additions.