Senate Bill No. [insert bill number] amends R.S. 40:1231.1(A)(2) to define the term "Authority" in the context of medical malpractice as the Residual Malpractice Insurance Authority. This change involves the deletion of the previous reference to "Section 1231.7" and replaces it with a direct reference to "R.S. 40:1231.7."

The bill aims to clarify the legal language surrounding medical malpractice insurance in Louisiana, ensuring that the definition of "Authority" is explicitly linked to the Residual Malpractice Insurance Authority. The effective date for this amendment is set for August 1, 2026.

Statutes affected:
SB74 Original: 40:1(A)(2)