HB984

Provides relative to medical malpractice and the limitation of recovery

Introduced·3/18/26
Ment Text

Increases the cap on medical malpractice recovery in Louisiana to $750,000.

Louisiana HB984 amends the Medical Malpractice Act to increase the cap on the total amount recoverable for injuries or death from medical malpractice to $750,000, excluding future medical care and related benefits. The bill specifies that if the total recovery, including future medical care, exceeds this amount, the excess must be paid by the Office of Risk Management. It also clarifies that no judgment or settlement can exceed $750,000 plus interest and costs, excluding future medical care valued over this amount.

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Where it stands

Current
Civil Law and Procedure Committee
Next
Committee decision

Sponsors

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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

History

Mar 23

House

Read by title, under the rules, referred to the Committee on Civil Law and Procedure.

Mar 18

House

Read by title. Lies over under the rules.