Louisiana 26RS Session Status: Enacted 1 R cosponsors

HB1241 — CHILDREN/SUPPORT: Directs insurers to conduct data matches and to withhold and remit certain insurance and settlement payments to satisfy child support obligations (EN INCREASE SG RV See Note)

Last action — Effective date: 07/01/2027.

  1. ✓
    Introduced
  2. ✓
    In Committee
  3. ✓
    Passed House
  4. ✓
    Passed Senate
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    To Executive
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    Enacted

This bill has been enacted into law. Introduced April 14, 2026. Enacted.

Signed by Governor Jeff Landry (Republican) on May 27, 2026.

Odds of enactment

High chance

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Prognosis

Advancing 52% · moderate confidence

  • Enacted

    Current position in the legislative process.

  • 1 sponsor

    1 primary, 0 co-sponsors signed on.

  • Single-party support

    Sponsorship is currently within one party (1 R).

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In plain language

The bill requires insurers to withhold certain payments to meet child support obligations.

This legislation mandates that insurance companies perform data matches and withhold settlement payments to ensure that child support obligations are satisfied. It aims to streamline the process of collecting child support through insurance payouts.

What this means for you
  • Families: This bill could help ensure that child support payments are paid more reliably through insurance settlements.

Summary

CHILDREN/SUPPORT: Directs insurers to conduct data matches and to withhold and remit certain insurance and settlement payments to satisfy child support obligations (EN INCREASE SG RV See Note)

Bill Text

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Action History

  1. Read by title.

  2. Read by title, substitute title adopted, lies over in the same order of business, substitute for HB No. 943 reported by the Committee on Insurance (11-0).

  3. Read by title, ordered engrossed, passed to 3rd reading.

  4. Scheduled for floor debate on 04/22/2026.

  5. Read third time by title, amended, roll called on final passage, yeas 93, nays 1. Finally passed, title adopted, ordered to the Senate.

  6. Received in the Senate. Read first time by title and placed on the Calendar for a second reading.

  7. Read second time by title and referred to the Committee on Insurance.

  8. Reported favorably.

  9. Read by title and referred to the Legislative Bureau.

  10. Reported without Legislative Bureau amendments. Read by title and passed to third reading and final passage.

  11. Rules suspended.

  12. Senate floor amendments read and adopted.

  13. Read by title and returned to the Calendar, subject to call.

  14. Rules suspended. Called from the Calendar.

  15. Senate floor amendments read and adopted. Read by title, passed by a vote of 34 yeas and 0 nays, and ordered returned to the House. Motion to reconsider tabled.

  16. Received from the Senate with amendments.

  17. Scheduled for concurrence on 05/26/2026.

  18. Read by title, roll called, yeas 92, nays 1, Senate amendments concurred in.

  19. Enrolled and signed by the Speaker of the House.

  20. Signed by the President of the Senate.

  21. Sent to the Governor for executive approval.

  22. Signed by the Governor. Becomes Act No. 720.

  23. Effective date: 07/01/2027.

Sponsors

Sponsorship breakdown

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1 sponsors · 0 co-sponsors · 146 not signed on

Sponsors (1)

Co-sponsors (0)

None.

Not signed on (146)

146 members have not signed on to this bill.

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Frequently asked questions

What does HB1241 do?
CHILDREN/SUPPORT: Directs insurers to conduct data matches and to withhold and remit certain insurance and settlement payments to satisfy child support obligations (EN INCREASE SG RV See Note)
Who sponsors HB1241?
HB1241 is sponsored by Michael "Gabe" Firment (Republican).
What is the current status of HB1241?
This bill has been enacted into law. Introduced April 14, 2026. Enacted.
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