2024 Regular Session ENROLLED
SENATE BILL NO. 16
BY SENATOR PRESSLY (On Recommendation of the Louisiana State Law Institute)
1 AN ACT
2 To amend and reenact the introductory paragraph of Code of Evidence Art. 702(A) and (4),
3 relative to expert testimony; to provide for a burden of proof; to provide with respect
4 to expert opinions; and to provide for related matters.
5 Be it enacted by the Legislature of Louisiana:
6 Section 1. The introductory paragraph of Code of Evidence Art. 702(A) and (4) are
7 hereby amended and reenacted to read as follows:
8 Art. 702. Testimony by experts
9 A. A witness who is qualified as an expert by knowledge, skill, experience,
10 training, or education may testify in the form of an opinion or otherwise if the
11 proponent demonstrates to the court that it is more likely than not that:
12 * * *
13 (4) The expert has reliably applied expert's opinion reflects a reliable
14 application of the principles and methods to the facts of the case.
15 * * *
16 Comments – 2024
17 This amendment does not change the law and is intended to align the
18 language of this Article with the 2023 amendments to Rule 702 of the Federal Rules
19 of Evidence.
PRESIDENT OF THE SENATE
SPEAKER OF THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
GOVERNOR OF THE STATE OF LOUISIANA
APPROVED:
ACT No. 88
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