Senate Study Request No. by Senator Duplessis calls for the Senate Committee on Insurance to investigate the potential impacts of transitioning the role of the commissioner of insurance from an elected to an appointed position. The resolution highlights that Louisiana is one of the few states with an elected insurance commissioner, which may contribute to the politicization of insurance regulation and the state's notably high auto insurance rates. The study aims to assess how this change could affect the insurance market and costs for consumers in Louisiana.

The Senate Committee on Insurance is tasked with gathering input from various agencies and organizations, conducting public hearings, and utilizing research to inform their findings. They are expected to report their conclusions and any legislative recommendations by February 1, 2026. The resolution emphasizes the need for a comprehensive examination of the state's insurance regulation to benefit both the market and consumers.