🥇 Gregory Miller (R)
🥈 W. Jay Luneau (D)
Last Action: Introduced in the Senate; read by title. Rules suspended. Read second time and referred to the Committee on Judiciary A.
Date: 2025-04-14
Author: 🥇 Gregory Miller (R)
Last Action: Introduced in the Senate; read by title. Rules suspended. Read second time and referred to the Committee on Judiciary A.
Date: 2025-04-14
Author: Katrina Jackson-Andrews (D)
Senate Bill No. 114, introduced by Senator Jackson-Andrews during the 2025 Regular Session, proposes an amendment to Article 3454 of the Louisiana Civil Code concerning the computation of prescriptive periods. Currently, if the last day of a prescriptive period falls on a legal holiday, the period extends to the next non-holiday. The bill seeks to clarify that this extension also applies when the last day falls on a Saturday or Sunday. If enacted, this change will take effect on August 1, 2025.

Last Action: Introduced in the Senate; read by title. Rules suspended. Read second time and referred to the Committee on Judiciary A.
Date: 2025-04-14
Author: Blake Miguez (R)
Co-sponsors: Mike Johnson (R)
LOSER PAYS
Requires plaintiffs to pay a defendant’s legal costs and attorney fees if the case is dismissed in full, either before or after trial.
Key Provisions:
- If all claims are dismissed pretrial by dispositive motion or exception, the defendant is entitled to recover costs and attorney fees from the plaintiff.
- If all claims are dismissed after trial, the same recovery applies.
- Applies to any plaintiff who filed the dismissed action.
- Effective August 1, 2025.



Last Action: Introduced in the Senate; read by title. Rules suspended. Read second time and referred to the Committee on Judiciary A.
Date: 2025-04-14
Author: Kirk Talbot (R)
Revises rules for recovering medical expenses in civil lawsuits, limiting recovery to actual payments and expanding admissible evidence.
Key Provisions:
- Eliminates the 40% bonus recovery on the difference between billed and paid medical charges for insured claims.
- Limits recovery of medical expenses to amounts actually paid by insurers, Medicare, Medicaid, or the claimant, plus projected future expenses.
- Allows evidence of amounts billed, paid, prior year insurance premiums, provider agreements, and expert testimony on reasonableness.
- Permits courts to award up to 1.5 times the claimant's prior year health insurance premiums.
- Maintains existing limits for Medicaid and workers’ compensation claims.
- Applies only to cases filed on or after January 1, 2026.
- Effective January 1, 2026.

Last Action: Introduced in the Senate; read by title. Rules suspended. Read second time and referred to the Committee on Judiciary A.
Date: 2025-04-14
Author: Caleb Kleinpeter (R)
Limits the amount recoverable for past medical expenses in civil actions to promote fair and consistent compensation and reduce inflated medical claims.
Key Provisions:
- Defines "health insurance coverage" to include all major public and private health plans.
- Defines "usual and customary rate" as 120% of Medicare or 170% of Medicaid, or local provider averages if no public rate applies.
- Limits recovery of past medical expenses to the lesser of:
(1) The amount actually paid to a provider by or on behalf of the claimant; or
(2) The usual and customary rate.
- Applies only to claims not governed by Louisiana’s medical malpractice laws (R.S. 40:1231.1 or 1237.1).
- Applies prospectively to causes of action filed on or after January 1, 2026.
Purpose:
Reduces excessive medical billing in civil litigation and aligns recoverable damages with actual market costs.

Last Action: Introduced in the Senate; read by title. Rules suspended. Read second time and referred to the Committee on Judiciary A.
Date: 2025-04-14
Author: Valarie Hodges (R)
Limits recoverable medical expenses in motor vehicle accident cases where the claimant is uninsured.
Key Provisions:
- If a claimant lacks health insurance, recoverable medical costs are capped at:
- 120% of the Medicare rate for each service received, or
- 170% of the Medicaid rate if no Medicare rate exists.
- Applies to both past and future medical expenses.
- Does not alter rules for claims paid by insurance, Medicare, Medicaid, or workers' compensation.
- Applies prospectively only.
Last Action: Read second time by title and referred to the Committee on Judiciary A.
Date: 2025-04-29
Author: Brian Glorioso (R)
Co-sponsors: Josh Carlson (R) Emily Chenevert (R) Kellee Dickerson (R) Kathy Edmonston (R) Peter Egan (R) Mike Johnson (R) Michael Melerine (R) Christopher Turner (R) Mark Wright (R) John Wyble (R) Dennis Bamburg (R) Stephanie Berault (R) Beth Billings (R) Rhonda Butler (R) Kim Carver (R) Vincent Cox (R) Paula Davis (R) Jessica Domangue (R) Foy Gadberry (R) Jay Galle (R) Chance Henry (R) Shane Mack (R) Charles Owen (R) Laurie Schlegel (R) Roger Wilder (R) Jeff Wiley (R) Beryl Amedee (R) Lawrence Bagley (R) Mike Bayham (R) Beau Beaullieu (R) Chad Boyer (R) Kimberly Coates (R) Raymond Crews (R) Phillip DeVillier (R) Michael Echols (R) Julie Emerson (R) Barbara Freiberg (R) Dodie Horton (R) Jack McFarland (R) Dixon McMakin (R) Neil Riser (R) Rodney Schamerhorn (R)
...and 37 more.
Implications:
Starting January 1, 2026, this bill changes how medical expenses are handled in civil lawsuits in Louisiana.
Right now, courts mostly limit damage awards to what health insurance or Medicare actually paid, plus a 40% markup for getting the care. This bill gets rid of that rule.
Instead, both sides can show either what was billed or what was paid for the medical treatment. They can also bring in expert witnesses and contracts with insurers or providers to help prove what a fair amount is. The jury will decide what to award based on all that evidence.
Some definitions stay in the law (like "cost sharing" and "medical provider"), but others are removed. After a jury reaches a verdict, courts will no longer keep payment information secret.
This doesn’t apply to workers' comp cases or some medical malpractice cases. The goal is to make the process more transparent and allow juries to see the full picture when deciding damages.




Last Action: Read second time by title and referred to the Committee on Judiciary A.
Date: 2025-04-29
Author: Chance Henry (R)
Co-sponsors: Kim Carver (R) Jason DeWitt (R) Jessica Domangue (R) Peter Egan (R) Gabe Firment (R) Jay Galle (R) Michael Melerine (R) John Wyble (R) Beryl Amedee (R) Dennis Bamburg (R) Chad Boyer (R) Josh Carlson (R) Dewith Carrier (R) Emily Chenevert (R) Phillip DeVillier (R) Kellee Dickerson (R) Michael Echols (R) Kathy Edmonston (R) Julie Emerson (R) Mike Johnson (R) Shane Mack (R) Jack McFarland (R) Dixon McMakin (R) Charles Owen (R) Rodney Schamerhorn (R) Laurie Schlegel (R)
...and 21 more.
Implications:
Shifts the responsibility for initial medical payments from auto insurers to health insurance providers, potentially reducing auto insurance claim costs and promoting use of existing health coverage.
The House Committee Amendments to HB440 made the following changes to the original bill:
Revised Purpose Language
Deleted Subrogation Provisions
Changed Reporting Deadline
Removed Mandatory Use of Health Insurance
Renumbered Subsections
Overall, the amendments narrowed the scope of the bill to focus solely on creating a rebuttable presumption of failure to mitigate damages when a claimant does not use available health insurance, without mandating health insurance use or allowing insurer subrogation.
Summary: Amends Louisiana law to require injured parties in auto accidents to use their own health insurance before seeking payment from an auto liability insurer.
Key Provisions:
Primary Filing Requirement
Subrogation Rights
Failure to Use Health Insurance – Legal Impact
Damage Award Reduction
Scope and Exceptions




Last Action: Read second time by title and referred to the Committee on Judiciary A.
Date: 2025-04-30
Author: Peter Egan (R)
Co-sponsors: Dennis Bamburg (R) Stephanie Berault (R) Beth Billings (R) Kim Carver (R) Emily Chenevert (R) Vincent Cox (R) Jessica Domangue (R) Kathy Edmonston (R) Gabe Firment (R) Jay Galle (R) Brian Glorioso (R) Troy Hebert (R) Chance Henry (R) Roger Wilder (R) John Wyble (R) Beryl Amedee (R) Tony Bacala (R) Chad Boyer (R) Rhonda Butler (R) Josh Carlson (R) Dewith Carrier (R) Raymond Crews (R) Phillip DeVillier (R) Kellee Dickerson (R) Julie Emerson (R) Dodie Horton (R) Mike Johnson (R) Jacob Landry (R) Jack McFarland (R) Dixon McMakin (R) Charles Owen (R) Neil Riser (R) Rodney Schamerhorn (R) Laurie Schlegel (R)
...and 29 more.
Implications:
Proposes a statutory cap on general damages recoverable under liability insurance policies.
Key Provisions:
1. Definitions:
- General damages include non-economic losses like pain, suffering, emotional distress, and loss of companionship.
- Special damages cover verifiable financial losses such as medical bills, lost income, and property damage.
2. Damage Cap:
- Limits general damages to a maximum of $5 million per claimant under a liability policy.
3. Jury Consideration:
- Juries will not be informed of the $5 million cap.
- Courts must reduce any general damages award exceeding the cap.
4. Scope:
- Applies only to claims under liability insurance policies.
- Does not create new causes of action or alter existing definitions of recoverable damages under Louisiana civil law.
Impact:
This bill aims to control insurance liability exposure and potentially stabilize insurance premiums by capping non-economic damages in liability cases.




Last Action: Read second time by title and referred to the Committee on Judiciary A.
Date: 2025-04-30
Author: Roger Wilder (R)
Co-sponsors: Dennis Bamburg (R) Stephanie Berault (R) Beth Billings (R) Josh Carlson (R) Kim Carver (R) Emily Chenevert (R) Kellee Dickerson (R) Jessica Domangue (R) Kathy Edmonston (R) Peter Egan (R) Gabe Firment (R) Jay Galle (R) Brian Glorioso (R) Troy Hebert (R) Chance Henry (R) Mike Johnson (R) Dixon McMakin (R) Michael Melerine (R) Rodney Schamerhorn (R) John Wyble (R) Rhonda Butler (R) Phillip DeVillier (R) Michael Echols (R) Julie Emerson (R) Jacob Landry (R) Jack McFarland (R) Charles Owen (R) Laurie Schlegel (R)
...and 23 more.
Implications:
To restrict forum shopping and ensure that lawsuits are filed in the parish most closely connected to the accident or the defendant.
Summary:
Changes where lawsuits can be filed involving uninsured and underinsured motorist (UM/UIM) insurance policies.
Current Law:
Proposed Law:
Key Differences:



Last Action: Read second time by title and referred to the Committee on Judiciary A.
Date: 2025-04-30
Author: Emily Chenevert (R)
Co-sponsors: Kathy Edmonston (R) Mike Johnson (R) Beryl Amedee (R) Tony Bacala (R) Beau Beaullieu (R) Stephanie Berault (R) Beth Billings (R) Chad Boyer (R) Rhonda Butler (R) Josh Carlson (R) Dewith Carrier (R) Kim Carver (R) Phillip DeVillier (R) Michael Echols (R) Julie Emerson (R) Gabe Firment (R) Chance Henry (R) Dodie Horton (R) Jack McFarland (R) Dixon McMakin (R) Charles Owen (R) Rodney Schamerhorn (R) John Wyble (R)
...and 18 more.
Limits the amount recoverable by litigation financers to no more than the plaintiffs' share of proceeds after attorney fees and costs are paid. Requires attorneys to disclose litigation financing agreements and provide a copy to clients within 30 days. Exempts nonprofit legal organizations offering pro bono services.




Last Action: Read second time by title and referred to the Committee on Judiciary A.
Date: 2025-04-30
Author: Chance Henry (R)
Co-sponsors: Beryl Amedee (R) Lawrence Bagley (R) Dennis Bamburg (R) Stephanie Berault (R) Beth Billings (R) Chad Boyer (R) Rhonda Butler (R) Josh Carlson (R) Kim Carver (R) Emily Chenevert (R) Kimberly Coates (R) Phillip DeVillier (R) Jason DeWitt (R) Kellee Dickerson (R) Jessica Domangue (R) Kathy Edmonston (R) Peter Egan (R) Julie Emerson (R) Gabe Firment (R) Jay Galle (R) Brian Glorioso (R) Troy Hebert (R) Dodie Horton (R) Mike Johnson (R) Jack McFarland (R) Michael Melerine (R) Charles Owen (R) Rodney Schamerhorn (R) Polly Thomas (R) Roger Wilder (R) John Wyble (R)
...and 26 more.
Implications:
Support faster resolution of personal injury claims by requiring early notice to potentially liable insurers, improving transparency and communication.
Summary:
Adds a new article to the Louisiana Civil Code that requires plaintiff attorneys to notify defendants and their insurers shortly after being hired in tort (personal injury) cases.
Key Provisions:




Last Action: Read second time by title and referred to the Committee on Judiciary A.
Date: 2025-04-30
Author: Dennis Bamburg (R)
Co-sponsors: Beryl Amedee (R) Stephanie Berault (R) Beth Billings (R) Chad Boyer (R) Rhonda Butler (R) Josh Carlson (R) Dewith Carrier (R) Kim Carver (R) Emily Chenevert (R) Kimberly Coates (R) Paula Davis (R) Phillip DeVillier (R) Kellee Dickerson (R) Jessica Domangue (R) Kathy Edmonston (R) Peter Egan (R) Julie Emerson (R) Gabe Firment (R) Jay Galle (R) Brian Glorioso (R) Chance Henry (R) Dodie Horton (R) Mike Johnson (R) Jacob Landry (R) Jack McFarland (R) Dixon McMakin (R) Charles Owen (R) Rodney Schamerhorn (R) Laurie Schlegel (R) Roger Wilder (R) John Wyble (R)
...and 26 more.
Implictions:
Limits excessive future damage awards by ensuring that funds are used only for documented medical expenses and allowing unspent funds to revert to the insurer.
Summary:
Establishes a legal framework for using a Reversionary Medical Trust in personal injury lawsuits where future medical expenses are expected. Aimed at tort reform and cost control.
Key Provisions:
Definition of Reversionary Medical Trust
Creation and Administration
Trustee Responsibilities
Reversion of Funds
Attorney Fees
Prospective Application



Last Action: Read second time by title and referred to the Committee on Judiciary A.
Date: 2025-04-30
Author: Troy Hebert (R)
Co-sponsors: Dennis Bamburg (R) Beau Beaullieu (R) Stephanie Berault (R) Chad Boyer (R) Rhonda Butler (R) Josh Carlson (R) Kim Carver (R) Emily Chenevert (R) Kimberly Coates (R) Daryl Deshotel (R) Phillip DeVillier (R) Jessica Domangue (R) Kathy Edmonston (R) Julie Emerson (R) Gabe Firment (R) Jay Galle (R) Brian Glorioso (R) Chance Henry (R) Dodie Horton (R) Jack McFarland (R) Rodney Schamerhorn (R) John Wyble (R)
...and 17 more.
Proposes a cap on attorney contingency fees in tort (delictual) actions.
Key Provisions:
- Attorneys cannot charge more than 10% on the first $15,000 recovered through a contingency fee arrangement.
- Attorneys who violate this limit may face court-imposed sanctions.
- The clerk of court must file a complaint with the Louisiana Attorney Disciplinary Board if a violation occurs.
Impact:
The bill aims to prevent excessive attorney fees on smaller recoveries, offering greater protection for clients. However, it may discourage attorneys from taking lower-value personal injury cases, potentially limiting legal access for some plaintiffs.




Last Action: Read second time by title and referred to the Committee on Judiciary A.
Date: 2025-04-30
Author: Josh Carlson (R)
Co-sponsors: Dennis Bamburg (R) Stephanie Berault (R) Beth Billings (R) Kim Carver (R) Emily Chenevert (R) Kimberly Coates (R) Vincent Cox (R) Jason DeWitt (R) Jessica Domangue (R) Kathy Edmonston (R) Peter Egan (R) Jay Galle (R) Brian Glorioso (R) Troy Hebert (R) Chance Henry (R) Dixon McMakin (R) Michael Melerine (R) Christopher Turner (R) Roger Wilder (R) John Wyble (R)
...and 15 more.
HOUSE floor amendments technical
HOUSE committee amendments [LINK] make the required information discoverable. Voids non-disclosures on this provision and requires an officer of the court with knowledge of violations to file a complaint with the Louisiana Attorney Disciplinary Board.
Requires attorneys to disclose to the court if they reasonably expect to earn $1,000 or more in fees from a case, either personally or through a business entity.
Key Provisions:
- Applies to attorney fees expected to be equal to or exceed $1,000
- Disclosure must be filed with the court
- Failure to comply may result in court sanctions
- Clerk of court must file a complaint with the Louisiana Attorney Disciplinary Board
Effective: Upon enactment
Citation: Adds R.S. 37:218(C)




Last Action: Read second time by title and referred to the Committee on Judiciary A.
Date: 2025-05-08
Author: Laurie Schlegel (R)
Co-sponsors: Mike Bayham (R) Beth Billings (R) Chad Boyer (R) Rhonda Butler (R) Dewith Carrier (R) Kimberly Coates (R) Vincent Cox (R) Phillip DeVillier (R) Jason DeWitt (R) Kellee Dickerson (R) Kathy Edmonston (R) Gabe Firment (R) Brian Glorioso (R) Mike Johnson (R) Pat Moore (D) Charles Owen (R) Neil Riser (R) John Wyble (R)
...and 13 more.
HOUSE floor amendment technical
Proposes amendments to the Louisiana Products Liability Act (R.S. 9:2800.53). The key changes are:
1. Expansion of "Product" Definition: The bill modifies the existing definition of "product" under R.S. 9:2800.53(3) to include "digital products" alongside corporeal movables.
2. Definition of "Digital Product": A new subsection, R.S. 9:2800.53(10), defines "digital product" as digital applications or games usable on computers, mobile devices, game consoles, or tablets, delivered electronically (e.g., via download, streaming, or online access). It explicitly excludes liability for manufacturers solely hosting third-party content, referencing protections under 47 U.S.C. § 230 (a federal law shielding online platforms from liability for user-generated content).
Extends product liability law to cover digital goods, aligning legal accountability for defective digital products (e.g., apps or games) with that of physical products, while preserving exemptions for platform-hosted content.
This reflects a legislative response to the growing prevalence of digital commerce, aiming to ensure consumer protections apply to virtual goods without overextending liability to internet service providers or platforms.

Last Action: Read second time by title and referred to the Committee on Judiciary A.
Date: 2025-05-14
Author: Kim Carver (R)
Co-sponsors: Beryl Amedee (R) Tony Bacala (R) Dennis Bamburg (R) Mike Bayham (R) Stephanie Berault (R) Beth Billings (R) Chad Boyer (R) Rhonda Butler (R) Josh Carlson (R) Dewith Carrier (R) Emily Chenevert (R) Kimberly Coates (R) Vincent Cox (R) Raymond Crews (R) Paula Davis (R) Phillip DeVillier (R) Jason DeWitt (R) Kellee Dickerson (R) Jessica Domangue (R) Kathy Edmonston (R) Peter Egan (R) Julie Emerson (R) Les Farnum (R) Gabe Firment (R) Brian Glorioso (R) Troy Hebert (R) Chance Henry (R) Dodie Horton (R) Mike Johnson (R) Jacob Landry (R) Shane Mack (R) Jack McFarland (R) Dixon McMakin (R) Michael Melerine (R) Charles Owen (R) Rodney Schamerhorn (R) Laurie Schlegel (R) Roger Wilder (R) John Wyble (R)
...and 34 more.
HOUSE floor amendment technical
Regulates attorney advertising by prohibiting false or misleading claims about monetary recoveries and authorizing penalties under the state’s consumer protection laws.
Key Provisions:

Last Action: Read second time by title and referred to the Committee on Judiciary A.
Date: 2025-05-21
Author: Beryl Amedee (R)
HOUSE floor amendments technical
Implications: seeks to clarify and enforce the procedural requirements for prisoner lawsuits in Louisiana, emphasizing the necessity of exhausting administrative remedies and outlining the consequences of failing to adhere to these procedures.
Proposes amendments to Louisiana Revised Statute 15:1184(A)(2), which governs the procedures for lawsuits filed by incarcerated individuals. The key provisions of the bill are as follows:

Proposes amendments to Louisiana's civil procedure laws concerning recoverable medical expenses, jury trial limitations, and evidence admissibility in civil actions.
Key Provisions:
These proposed amendments aim to standardize recovery procedures for medical expenses, clarify jury trial eligibility, and regulate how evidence regarding medical payments is presented during civil litigation.