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LA HB95

Bill

Status

Introduced

2/9/2026

Primary Sponsor

Tony Bacala

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Origin

House of Representatives

2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • 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

  • Defines "health insurance coverage" broadly to include private insurance policies, PPOs, HMOs, the Office of Group Benefits, Medicare, Medicaid, and equivalent state health plans

  • Exempts claims made under Louisiana Workers' Compensation Law (R.S. 23:1020.1 et seq.) from this limitation

  • 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

Committee Referrals

Civil Law and Procedure2/9/2026

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