insurance reform

Senator denies allegation, says governor is holding grudge over separate political dispute.

Legislation focuses on consumers and targets trial lawyers.

Both proposals had wide public interest but not enough GOP support.

With only two weeks left in the session, committee members voted to defer the remaining bills and adjourn.

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

On Wednesday, the Louisiana Senate Governmental Affairs Committee approved SB 214, a bill that would make the Insurance Commissioner an appointed position rather than an elected one.

A sweeping insurance bill advanced through the Senate Insurance Committee on Wednesday, though tensions flared over a controversial part that would expand the authority of Insurance Commissioner Tim Temple.

Bills involving nutrition, fluoride in public water systems and the insurance industry advanced in committees this week.

Another insurance reform bill moved forward in the Louisiana Legislature on Tuesday.

More insurance reform bills are making their way through the legislature including one that would crack down on personal injury attorney advertising.