Insurance Commissioner urges Louisiana Governor to call a special session for legal reforms after House Bill 423 veto.

Insurance Commissioner Tim Temple has urged Louisiana Governor Jeff Landry to call a special legislative session to address legal reforms, such as changes to the collateral source rule and the Housley presumption, following the veto of House Bill 423. The bill, which aimed to increase transparency in legal cases by allowing jurors to see both hospital billings and insurance payments, was vetoed by Governor Landry. Critics argue that the veto will contribute to rising auto insurance premiums.

June 19, 2024
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