Thu Apr 10 07:50:00 UTC 2025: ## Louisiana Lawmakers Vow to Tackle Soaring Auto Insurance Rates Despite Governor’s Uncertain Stance

**Shreveport, LA** – A battle is brewing in Louisiana’s legislature over a series of bills aimed at lowering the state’s sky-high auto insurance rates. Freshman Republican representatives are pushing forward with legislation despite uncertainty surrounding Governor Jeff Landry’s support, setting the stage for a potential showdown with powerful trial lawyers.

After an apparent agreement reached at the Governor’s Mansion on March 26th, a subsequent meeting at a Texas hunting lodge between Governor Landry, legislative leaders, and prominent trial lawyers has cast doubt on the initial consensus. This meeting, which included trial lawyers Gordon McKernan, Digger Earles, and Todd Townsley, and business owner John Condos, has left freshman legislators proceeding with their bills regardless.

Central to the debate is House Bill 34, sponsored by Rep. Brian Glorioso, which seeks to increase “medical transparency” by allowing defendants to challenge inflated medical bills in court. Currently, only billed amounts are presented, potentially leading to excessive payouts and higher insurance premiums, Glorioso argues. The bill is strongly opposed by trial lawyers.

Other contested measures include House Bill 435, which would cap pain and suffering awards at $5 million, and House Bill 431, which would reform the apportionment of blame in multi-party accidents. These bills, while favored by business interests and insurance companies, are likely to face stiff opposition from the influential trial lawyers’ lobby.

Despite the Governor’s office declining to comment on HB34, Governor Landry is scheduled to announce his stance on insurance measures in a press conference on Wednesday. Freshman legislators, however, emphasize the urgency of addressing the issue, citing constituents’ concerns about unaffordable insurance premiums as a major campaign issue. They intend to push for a legislative solution this session, regardless of the Governor’s final position. The upcoming legislative session promises a contentious battle over auto insurance reform in Louisiana.

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