Louisiana

Louisiana Auto Glass Bill Becomes Law

The Louisiana State Governor has signed the Louisiana Motor Vehicle Glass Act into law, making Louisiana the most recent state to adopt legislation based on a model bill from the National Council of Insurance Legislators (NCOIL). Governor Jeff Landry signed the bill into law on May 22, and it took

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Louisiana Auto Glass Bill Moves Forward

A Louisiana bill regulating auto glass repair and replacement business and insurance practices is poised to move to the next step of the legislative process, but there’s still time to contact State Representatives. HB929, also known as the Louisiana Motor Vehicle Glass Law, appears to follow model legislation issued by the National Council

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New Auto Glass Bill in Louisiana

Auto Glass Safety Council registered members in Louisiana should be aware of a bill regulating auto glass repair, replacement, recalibration and insurance practices that was recently introduced in their state. State Representative Gabe Firment prefiled the bill, called the Louisiana Motor Vehicle Glass Law, on Feb. 27. This bill appears

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Louisiana Bill Blocks Insurers from Picking Auto Glass Shop

A bill introduced in Louisiana that prohibits bad faith acts by insurers against their claimants includes a provision preventing insurers from forcing their insured to use a particular business for auto glass repair or replacement. Section H(1) of HB 976 states “When making a payment incident to a claim, no insurer

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Louisiana Anti-Steering Bill Heads to Governor

A Louisiana bill that “provides for insureds to have the option to choose a particular motor vehicle repair shop” currently is waiting the state’s governor’s approval The bill, H 411, aims to add the following text to the law: An The bill, H 411, shall not recommend the use of

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Louisiana House Passes Anti-Steering Bill

The Louisiana House of Representatives recently passed a bill that “provides for insureds to have the option to choose a particular motor vehicle repair shop.” The bill, H 411, was introduced on March 29. It was referred to the House Committee on Insurance on April 8. It was reported with

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Louisiana Bill Focuses on Consumer Shop Choice

A bill is under review in the Louisiana legislature that “provides for insureds to have the option to choose a particular motor vehicle repair shop.” The bill, H 411, was introduced on March 29. It was referred to the House Committee on Insurance on April 8. Click here for the

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Louisiana Bill Seeks to Protect Consumer Shop Choice

A bill is under review in the Louisiana legislature that “provides for insureds to have the option to choose a particular motor vehicle repair shop.” The bill, H 411, was introduced on March 29. It has been provisionally referred to the House Committee on Insurance. Click here for the full

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Louisiana Law Expands “Service Contract”

The Louisiana governor has signed a bill that expands the term “service contract” to “include a contract or agreement for … the repair of chips or cracks in or the replacement of motor vehicle windshields as a result of damage caused by road hazards” into law. The bill, HB 522,

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