House Bill No. by Representative Zeringue amends the Code of Civil Procedure and the Code of Criminal Procedure to change the requirements for filing documents in civil and criminal courts. Starting January 1, 2026, all filings must be submitted either in person in paper form or electronically, as established by the clerk of court or the Louisiana Clerks' Remote Access Authority. The bill removes the requirement that only attorneys can file documents, allowing any person to submit filings. Additionally, it emphasizes the responsibility of the filer to ensure that private information is not included in the filings, prohibiting the inclusion of sensitive data such as social security numbers and financial account numbers.

The bill also mandates that the clerk of court adopt a system for the electronic filing and storage of documents, with electronically filed pleadings deemed filed on the date and time indicated in the confirmation of electronic filing. Public access to these electronically filed documents will follow the same rules as those governing access to paper filings. Overall, the bill aims to modernize the filing process in Louisiana's civil and criminal courts while ensuring the protection of private information.