House Bill No. by Representative Robby Carter proposes the Speedy Tort Claims Act, which creates a specialized division within each judicial district court to handle tort claims with a maximum monetary jurisdiction of $50,000. This division will not address certain cases, including those related to title to immovable property, class actions, and claims for injunctive relief. The bill outlines the qualifications and selection process for magistrate judges, who will be appointed by a majority vote of district judges and compensated from the judicial expense fund. It also establishes specific civil procedures, including rules for filing, trial scheduling, and the administration of claims, while adhering to existing workers' compensation regulations for medical reimbursement.

The legislation aims to expedite the resolution of tort claims by mandating that trials occur within sixty days of a motion being filed and prohibiting jury trials in this division. It requires that all medical and expert testimony be submitted via deposition and sets forth guidelines for appellate procedures, stating that legal interest on judgments will not accrue unless an appeal is filed. Appeals must be based solely on errors of law and will be heard by a three-judge panel, with decisions being final and non-appealable to higher courts. The time frame for filing an appeal is limited to ten days from the judgment date, and the court of appeal is required to render decisions on appeals within sixty days.