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HB 431 - Limits the Ability for Individuals to Recover Damages for Injuries Sustained in Accidents for Which They Are Mostly at Fault - Louisiana Key Vote

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Title: Limits the Ability for Individuals to Recover Damages for Injuries Sustained in Accidents for Which They Are Mostly at Fault

Signed by Governor Jeff Landry


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Title: Limits the Ability for Individuals to Recover Damages for Injuries Sustained in Accidents for Which They Are Mostly at Fault

Vote Smart's Synopsis:

Vote to concur with Senate amendments and pass a bill that limits the ability for individuals to recover damages for injuries sustained in accidents for which they are mostly at fault in Louisiana.

Highlights:

  • Limits the ability for individuals to recover damages for injuries sustained in accidents for which they are mostly at fault in Louisiana (Sec. 1).

  • Specifies that if the fault attributable to the claimant is less than 51%, the claimant may recover damages from each person against whom damages were sought (Sec. 1).

  • Specifies that the provisions of this bill shall take effect January 1, 2026 (Sec. 2).

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Title: Limits the Ability for Individuals to Recover Damages for Injuries Sustained in Accidents for Which They Are Mostly at Fault

Vote Smart's Synopsis:

Vote to amend and pass a bill that limits the ability for individuals to recover damages for injuries sustained in accidents for which they are mostly at fault in Louisiana.

Highlights:

  • Limits the ability for individuals to recover damages for injuries sustained in accidents for which they are mostly at fault in Louisiana (Sec. 1).

  • Specifies that if the fault attributable to the claimant is less than 51%, the claimant may recover damages from each person against whom damages were sought (Sec. 1).

  • Specifies that the provisions of this bill shall take effect January 1, 2026 (Sec. 2).

Full Bill Text

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Title: Limits the Ability for Individuals to Recover Damages for Injuries Sustained in Accidents for Which They Are Mostly at Fault

Vote Smart's Synopsis:

Vote to pass a bill that limits the ability for individuals to recover damages for injuries sustained in accidents for which they are mostly at fault in Louisiana.

Highlights:

  • Limits the ability for individuals to recover damages for injuries sustained in accidents for which they are mostly at fault in Louisiana (Sec. 1).

  • Specifies that if the fault attributable to the claimant is less than 51%, the claimant may recover damages from each person against whom damages were sought (Sec. 1).

  • Specifies that the provisions of this bill shall take effect January 1, 2026 (Sec. 2).

Full Bill Text

Title: Limits the Ability for Individuals to Recover Damages for Injuries Sustained in Accidents for Which They Are Mostly at Fault

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