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Legislation focuses on consumers and targets trial lawyers.

Louisiana Gov. Jeff Landry signed six insurance reform bills into law on Wednesday, May 28, 2025.

Despite being at odds over insurance reform, Gov. Jeff Landry and Insurance Commissioner Tim Temple both support legislation HB 519 to ban handheld use of a phone by drivers to reduce the number of traffic fatalities and accidents caused by distracted drivers.

The two Republicans take potshots at each other’s plans to lower auto coverage rates.

Legislative agenda targets trial lawyers and insurance companies.

Louisiana has the highest frequency of bodily injury claims in the country.

Tort reform, was a huge issue in last year's elections, and is a key policy goal Republicans now that they have strengthened their majorities in the…