DIGEST
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or proof or indicia of legislative intent. [R.S. 1:13(B) and 24:177(E)]
HR 49 Engrossed 2020 Regular Session Robby Carter
Requests the La. State Law Institute to study specific revisions in state law to authorize divorce by
affidavit and to report its findings and recommendations to the legislature no later than March 1,
2021.
Summary of Amendments Adopted by House
The Committee Amendments Proposed by House Committee on Civil Law and Procedure to the
original bill:
1. Change "authorize and direct" to "urge and request".
2. Change the La. State Law Institute's reporting requirement from Jan. 1, 2021, to March
1, 2021.