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LA HB95
Bill
Status
2/9/2026
Primary Sponsor
Tony Bacala
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AI Summary
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Limits recovery of past medical expenses in automobile accident lawsuits to the amount the claimant's health insurance would have paid, if the claimant had health insurance but chose not to use it
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Defines "health insurance coverage" broadly to include private insurance policies, PPOs, HMOs, the Office of Group Benefits, Medicare, Medicaid, and equivalent state health plans
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Exempts claims made under Louisiana Workers' Compensation Law (R.S. 23:1020.1 et seq.) from this limitation
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Enacts new section R.S. 9:2800.31 in Louisiana law governing limitation of liability
Legislative Description
Provides relative to health insurance coverage with respect to certain claims
INSURANCE/HEALTH
Last Action
Read by title, under the rules, referred to the Committee on Civil Law and Procedure.
3/9/2026