Louisiana 26RS Session Status: Introduced 1 R cosponsors

SB512 — AUTOMOBILE INSURANCE: Creates a mandatory right of appraisal for automobile repairs. (8/1/26)

Last action — Read second time by title and referred to the Committee on Insurance.

  1. 1
    Introduced
  2. 2
    In Committee
  3. 3
    Passed Senate
  4. 4
    Passed House
  5. 5
    To Executive
  6. 6
    Enacted

This bill has been introduced in the Senate. Introduced March 31, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.

Next likely step: a committee referral and hearing.

Odds of enactment

Low chance

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Summary

AUTOMOBILE INSURANCE: Creates a mandatory right of appraisal for automobile repairs. (8/1/26)

Bill Text

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Action History

  1. Rules suspended. Introduced in the Senate. Read by title and placed on the Calendar for a second reading.

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

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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"Not signed on" means a member has not sponsored or co-sponsored this bill — it does not imply opposition. Members flagged Voted No have a recorded No vote on this bill.

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Subjects

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Frequently asked questions

What does SB512 do?
AUTOMOBILE INSURANCE: Creates a mandatory right of appraisal for automobile repairs. (8/1/26)
Who sponsors SB512?
SB512 is sponsored by Stewart Jr. Cathey (Republican).
What is the current status of SB512?
This bill has been introduced in the Senate. Introduced March 31, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
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