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LA HB431

LA HB431
Provides relative to modified comparative fault

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Introduced
04/04/2025
In Committee
05/14/2025
Crossed Over
04/29/2025
Passed
05/28/2025
Dead
Signed/Enacted/Adopted
05/28/2025

Introduced Session

Potential new amendment
2025 Regular Session

Bill Summary

AN ACT To amend and reenact Civil Code Article 2323(A) and to enact Civil Code Article 2323(D), relative to comparative fault; to establish a modified comparative fault system; to provide for the recovery of damages; to provide for an effective date; and to provide for related matters.

AI Summary

This bill modifies Louisiana's comparative fault law by establishing a "modified comparative fault" system that changes how damages can be recovered in personal injury, death, or loss cases. Under the new law, if a person is found to be 51% or more at fault for their own injury or loss, they will be barred from recovering any damages. Conversely, if the injured person is found to be less than 51% at fault, they can still recover damages, but the total amount will be reduced proportionally to their percentage of fault. The bill also requires that when comparative fault is considered by a jury, they must be instructed on how this legal standard applies. This change represents a significant shift from the previous law, which did not have a specific threshold for limiting damage recovery. The new provisions will take effect on January 1, 2026, giving legal professionals and the public time to understand and prepare for the change in liability standards.

Committee Categories

Justice

Sponsors (41)

Emily Chenevert (R)*,  Beryl Amedée (R),  Tony Bacala (R),  Larry Bagley (R),  Dennis Bamburg (R),  Beau Beaullieu (R),  Stephanie Berault (R),  Beth Billings (R),  Chad Boyer (R),  Rhonda Butler (R),  Joshua Carlson (R),  Kim Carver (R),  Kimberly Coates (R),  Vincent Cox (R),  Raymond Crews (R),  Phillip DeVillier (R),  Kellee Dickerson (R),  Jessica Domangue (R),  Michael Echols (R),  Kathy Edmonston (R),  Peter Egan (R),  Julie Emerson (R),  Gabe Firment (R),  Foy Gadberry (R),  Jay Gallé (R),  Chance Henry (R),  Dodie Horton (R),  Mike Johnson (R),  Jacob Landry (R),  Shane Mack (R),  Jack McFarland (R),  Wayne McMahen (R),  Dixon McMakin (R),  Michael Melerine (R),  Chuck Owen (R),  Neil Riser (R),  Rodney Schamerhorn (R),  Laurie Schlegel (R),  Roger Wilder (R),  Mark Wright (R),  John Wyble (R), 

Last Action

Effective date: 01/01/2026. (on 05/28/2025)

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Document Type Source Location
State Bill Page https://www.legis.la.gov/legis/BillInfo.aspx?s=25rs&b=HB431&sbi=y
Analysis - Resume Digest for HB431 https://www.legis.la.gov/Legis/ViewDocument.aspx?d=1427997
BillText https://www.legis.la.gov/Legis/ViewDocument.aspx?d=1419039
BillText https://www.legis.la.gov/Legis/ViewDocument.aspx?d=1418212
Analysis - Summary of Senate Amendments to HB431 https://www.legis.la.gov/Legis/ViewDocument.aspx?d=1417734
Senate Floor Amendment #2114 Luneau Rejected https://www.legis.la.gov/Legis/ViewDocument.aspx?d=1417121
Senate Committee Amendment #1663 JUDA Draft https://www.legis.la.gov/Legis/ViewDocument.aspx?d=1414216
Analysis - Senate Green Sheet Digest for HB431 https://www.legis.la.gov/Legis/ViewDocument.aspx?d=1414745
Senate Committee Amendment #1631 JUDA Proposed https://www.legis.la.gov/Legis/ViewDocument.aspx?d=1414026
Senate Committee Amendment #1660 JUDA Draft https://www.legis.la.gov/Legis/ViewDocument.aspx?d=1414193
Senate Committee Amendment #1605 JUDA Draft https://www.legis.la.gov/Legis/ViewDocument.aspx?d=1413885
BillText https://www.legis.la.gov/Legis/ViewDocument.aspx?d=1409230
Analysis - Digest of HB431 Reengrossed https://www.legis.la.gov/Legis/ViewDocument.aspx?d=1409389
House Floor Amendment #1471 Chenevert Proposed https://www.legis.la.gov/Legis/ViewDocument.aspx?d=1407072
BillText https://www.legis.la.gov/Legis/ViewDocument.aspx?d=1405618
House Committee Amendment #1205 CL&P Proposed https://www.legis.la.gov/Legis/ViewDocument.aspx?d=1405580
Analysis - Digest of HB431 Engrossed https://www.legis.la.gov/Legis/ViewDocument.aspx?d=1405754
House Committee Amendment #1132 CL&P Draft https://www.legis.la.gov/Legis/ViewDocument.aspx?d=1405151
BillText https://www.legis.la.gov/Legis/ViewDocument.aspx?d=1403621
Analysis - Digest of HB431 Original https://www.legis.la.gov/Legis/ViewDocument.aspx?d=1403641
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