Louisiana legislation · 2026 Regular Session
Louisiana SR160: MALPRACTICE: Creates the Louisiana Medical Malpractice Task Force
Status: Passed both chambers, May 27, 2026
What the bill says
A resolution To create and provide for the Louisiana Medical Malpractice Task Force to study and make recommendations to improve the medical review panel process.
From the introduced text:
A RESOLUTION To create and provide for the Louisiana Medical Malpractice Task Force to study and make recommendations to improve the medical review panel process. WHEREAS, the Medical Malpractice Act, R.S. 40:1231.1 et seq., establishes procedures governing medical malpractice claims; and WHEREAS, the medical review panel process was created to provide an expert evaluation of medical malpractice claims, encourage the fair resolution of disputes, and reduce unnecessary litigation costs; and WHEREAS, a complex structure of laws, policies, procedures, and practices exist in Louisiana with the length, complexity, and administrative burden of the current medical review panel process; and WHEREAS, several states have implemented merit-based screening systems designed to identify frivolous claims at an earlier stage while promoting the efficient resolution of meritorious claims; and WHEREAS, the merit-based systems may include requirements for expert certification, pre-suit affidavits, or expedited scheduling requirements; and WHEREAS, the Louisiana Senate recognizes the importance of studying and evaluating whether certain merit-based procedures implemented in other jurisdictions may Page 1 of SLS 26RS-3984 ORIGINAL SR NO. improve efficiency, and maintain fairness for both claimants and healthcare providers in Louisiana. THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Senate of the Legislature of Louisiana does hereby create the Louisiana Medical Malpractice Task Force to study, evaluate, and make recommendations to improve the medical review panel process, including to submit a …
Sponsors
- Connick, Patrick (R, 8) · primary sponsor
Latest actions
- : Enrolled. Signed by the President of the Senate and sent to the Secretary of State by the Secretary of the Senate on 6/2/2026.
- : Read by title and adopted.
- : Rules suspended. Introduced in the Senate. Read by title and placed on the Calendar for a second reading.
Common questions
- What is SR160?
- SR160 is a bill in the Louisiana Legislature (2026 Regular Session): MALPRACTICE: Creates the Louisiana Medical Malpractice Task Force.
- What does SR160 do?
- In its own words: A resolution To create and provide for the Louisiana Medical Malpractice Task Force to study and make recommendations to improve the medical review panel process.
- What is the status of SR160?
- Passed both chambers as of May 27, 2026. Latest action: Enrolled. Signed by the President of the Senate and sent to the Secretary of State by the Secretary of the Senate on 6/2/2026. (June 1, 2026).
- Who sponsored SR160?
- Connick, Patrick (R, 8).
- Where is the official record for SR160?
- On the Louisiana Legislature website: https://legis.la.gov/legis/BillInfo.aspx?s=26RS&b=SR160
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