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LA HB702
Bill
Status
2/27/2026
Primary Sponsor
Mandie Landry
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AI Summary
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Transportation network company drivers (e.g., Uber, Lyft) must maintain primary automobile insurance that includes liability, uninsured motorist, and underinsured motorist coverage
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Uninsured and underinsured motorist coverage must be in effect during both the pre-trip acceptance period (when driver is logged in awaiting rides) and during prearranged rides
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Coverage limits for uninsured/underinsured motorist protection must be at least equal to the bodily injury liability limits specified in the policy
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Amends R.S. 45:201.6 to strengthen existing insurance requirements by explicitly mandating UM/UIM coverage and setting minimum coverage thresholds tied to policy limits
Legislative Description
Requires uninsured and underinsured motorist coverage for transportation network company drivers
INSURANCE/AUTOMOBILE
Last Action
Read by title, under the rules, referred to the Committee on Insurance.
3/9/2026