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LA HB929
Bill
Status
2/27/2026
Primary Sponsor
Gabe Firment
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AI Summary
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Prohibits motor vehicle glass repair shops from offering rebates, gifts, cash, or other incentives to induce insurance claims, and bars charging fees higher than those reasonably and customarily charged in Louisiana
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Bans fraudulent practices including submitting false documentation, advising insureds to falsify damage dates or locations, misrepresenting prices, and claiming insurer approval without written verification
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Requires glass repair shops to provide written good faith estimates before work begins, itemized invoices upon completion, and notification to insureds about whether their vehicle has an advanced driver assistance system (ADAS) requiring calibration
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Mandates written disclosure to insureds about whether ADAS calibration will be performed to manufacturer specifications and, if not, that the vehicle should be taken to a certified dealership or qualified specialist
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Prohibits insureds from assigning or transferring insurance policy rights for glass repair to other parties, rendering such contracts void; allows insurers to recommend repair shops but bars them from requiring insureds to use specific facilities
Legislative Description
Creates the Louisiana Motor Vehicle Glass Law
INSURANCE
Last Action
Read by title, under the rules, referred to the Committee on Insurance.
3/9/2026