Louisiana · 2025 Regular Session · Bill

HB 197: MALPRACTICE/MEDICAL: Expands application of medical malpractice to include physical therapist assistants and occupational therapist assistants

In committee Last action April 14, 2025: Read by title, under the rules, referred to the Committee on Civil Law and Procedure.

Plain-language summary

HB 197 is a bill introduced in the Louisiana House on April 1, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: MALPRACTICE/MEDICAL: Expands application of medical malpractice to include physical therapist assistants and occupational therapist assistants. Primary sponsor: Mike Johnson (Republican). Most recent recorded action (April 14, 2025): Read by title, under the rules, referred to the Committee on Civil Law and Procedure.

Sponsors

Primary sponsor: Mike Johnson (Republican).