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LA HB702

Bill

Status

Introduced

2/27/2026

Primary Sponsor

Mandie Landry

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Origin

House of Representatives

2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Transportation network company drivers (e.g., Uber, Lyft) must maintain primary automobile insurance that includes liability, uninsured motorist, and underinsured motorist coverage

  • 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

  • Coverage limits for uninsured/underinsured motorist protection must be at least equal to the bodily injury liability limits specified in the policy

  • 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

Committee Referrals

Insurance2/27/2026

Full Bill Text

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