Retroactivity of laws
La. Civ. Code art. 6
in effect6. Retroactivity of laws
In the absence of contrary legislative expression, substantive laws apply prospectively only. Procedural and interpretative laws apply both prospectively and retroactively, unless there is a legislative expression to the contrary.
Acts 1987, No. 124, §1, eff. Jan. 1, 1988.
Source: Louisiana State Legislature (legis.la.gov)URL: https://legis.la.gov/legis/Law.aspx?d=110792Fetched: 10/20/2026