Senate Bill No. 34, introduced by Senators Luneau and Barrow, aims to enhance the definition of fraudulent insurance acts by specifically addressing the alteration of repair estimates. The bill proposes that amending or altering the original adjuster's or appraiser's repair estimate, as well as any supplemental estimates or revisions, without documented notification to the author of the estimate constitutes a fraudulent act. This new provision is added to R.S. 22:1923(2) as subsection (q), which outlines various fraudulent insurance acts.

The bill emphasizes the importance of communication between parties involved in the insurance claims process, mandating that any changes to repair estimates must be communicated to the original adjuster or appraiser. This measure is intended to prevent fraudulent activities and ensure transparency in the handling of insurance claims. The proposed law is set to take effect on August 1, 2025.