House Bill No. [insert number] enacts a new section, R.S. 33:1980.1, within the Louisiana Revised Statutes, specifically addressing fire departments, fire protection districts, and certain nonprofit corporations. This legislation allows these entities to seek reimbursement for the reasonable costs associated with automobile extraction services provided to individuals involved in motor vehicle accidents. The bill stipulates that costs can be recovered from either the vehicle owner or the party responsible for the accident.

Additionally, the bill outlines the requirements for seeking reimbursement, including the submission of an itemized invoice with receipts and explanations for each service rendered. It establishes that costs aligned with Federal Emergency Management Agency schedules for extraction services are presumed reasonable, while costs related to normal operating budgets or excessive supplemental expenses are not permitted. Furthermore, the governing boards of these fire departments and organizations are granted the authority to collect and enforce the reimbursement of costs, including the ability to recover court costs and attorney fees in any related lawsuits.