HB 984·LA·house
MALPRACTICE/MEDICAL: Provides relative to medical malpractice and the limitation of recovery
In CommitteeFiled Mar 18, 2026
Sponsor: Tim Kerner (R)
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Read by title, under the rules, referred to the Committee on Civil Law and Procedure.
Mar 23, 2026
Summary
The bill limits the total recovery a patient can receive for injury or death from a malpractice claim against the state to $757,500, not counting future medical care. Payments for future care are funded separately and are not subject to the cap. It is intended to control state liability while still covering ongoing medical needs.
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