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 Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
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.
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Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Republican 1
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mike Johnson | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 27 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- Read by title, under the rules, referred to the Committee on Civil Law and Procedure.
- Prefiled.
- Under the rules, provisionally referred to the Committee on Civil Law and Procedure.