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LA HB1241
Bill
Status
Engrossed
4/27/2026
Primary Sponsor
Gabe Firment
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AI Summary
- Requires all insurers doing business in Louisiana to conduct data matches with the Department of Children and Family Services (DCFS) Office of Child Support before issuing qualifying payments exceeding $500, including tort liability, disability, and workers' compensation payments for general damages or lost wages
- Upon notification from DCFS that a claimant owes past-due child support, insurers must withhold the specified amount from the qualifying payment and remit it to DCFS within 20 days of receiving the notice
- DCFS must give priority over child support withholding to liens, reasonable attorneys' fees, litigation expenses, property damage claims, documented unpaid medical expenses related to the claim, and funeral or burial expenses
- Information exchanged between insurers and DCFS is treated as confidential, limited to child support enforcement purposes, and insurers acting in good faith are granted immunity from civil and criminal liability
- Effective July 1, 2027, with the commissioner of insurance authorized to promulgate rules for implementation and enforcement
Legislative Description
Directs insurers to conduct data matches and to withhold and remit certain insurance and settlement payments to satisfy child support obligations (RE INCREASE SG RV See Note)
CHILDREN/SUPPORT
Last Action
Read second time by title and referred to the Committee on Insurance.
4/28/2026
Committee Referrals
Insurance4/28/2026
Full Bill Text
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