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LA HB516
Bill
Status
2/26/2026
Primary Sponsor
Wilford Carter
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AI Summary
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Reduces the recovery limitation for uninsured motorists from $100,000 to $15,000 for both bodily injury and property damage claims arising from motor vehicle accidents.
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Uninsured vehicle owners/operators who sue and receive awards of $15,000 or less (reduced from $100,000) will be held liable for all court costs incurred by all parties.
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Lowers the threshold for insurer subrogation rights from $100,000 to $15,000, allowing insurers to recover amounts paid in excess of $15,000 for bodily injury and property damage.
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Amends R.S. 32:866 sections (A)(1), (C), and (F) governing compulsory motor vehicle liability security compliance penalties.
Legislative Description
Provides relative to recovery limitations for failure to maintain compulsory motor vehicle liability security
CIVIL/DAMAGES
Last Action
Read by title, under the rules, referred to the Committee on Civil Law and Procedure.
3/9/2026