Louisiana · 2026 Regular Session · Bill
HB 984: MALPRACTICE/MEDICAL: Provides relative to medical malpractice and the limitation of recovery
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
HB 984 is a bill introduced in the Louisiana House on March 18, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: MALPRACTICE/MEDICAL: Provides relative to medical malpractice and the limitation of recovery. Primary sponsor: Tim Kerner (Republican). Most recent recorded action (March 23, 2026): 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tim Kerner | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 84 |
“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.
- Read by title. Lies over under the rules.