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LA HR252
Resolution
Status
6/8/2025
Primary Sponsor
Dennis Bamburg
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AI Summary
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Louisiana State Law Institute directed to study and recommend legislation for reversionary medical trusts in personal injury damage awards, with report due to the legislature by February 1, 2026
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Reversionary medical trusts pay ongoing medical care costs directly to providers as bills are incurred, ensuring funds are applied to medical expenses and protected against misuse
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Current Louisiana law already requires reversionary trusts in personal injury suits against political subdivisions (R.S. 13:5106) and uses the Future Medical Care Fund for suits against the state (R.S. 39:1533.2)
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Medical malpractice cases currently have claimant expenses paid through the Patient Compensation Fund (R.S. 40:1231.4)
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Report must be submitted in both printed and electronic form to the David R. Poynter Legislative Research Library
Legislative Description
Directs the La. State Law Institute to study reversionary trusts
CIVIL/LAW
Last Action
Taken by the Clerk of the House and presented to the Secretary of State in accordance with the Rules of the House.
6/11/2025