SB177

Provides relative to auto insurance. (8/1/26)

Introduced·2/25/26
Ment Text

Louisiana SB177 amends auto insurance regulations, prohibiting insurers from increasing rates based on non-fault incidents and named storms, and from.

Louisiana SB177 amends existing auto insurance laws to enhance consumer protections. It prohibits insurers from increasing rates or refusing to renew policies based on non-fault incidents. Additionally, it prevents insurers from refusing to issue or renew policies to individuals over 65 who are capable of driving and possess a valid license. The bill also bans insurers from refusing coverage or increasing rates based on named storms in the Gulf of America. Insurers are further prohibited from canceling policies or increasing rates based on an insured's status as a paid or volunteer fireman.

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Where it stands

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Insurance Committee
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Committee decision

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History

Mar 9

Senate

Introduced in the Senate; read by title. Rules suspended. Read second time and referred to the Committee on Insurance.

Feb 25

Senate

Prefiled and under the rules provisionally referred to the Committee on Insurance.