The bill enacts R.S. 22:2472, which establishes new requirements for insurers in Louisiana regarding child support enforcement. It mandates that insurers conduct data matches with the Department of Children and Family Services (DCFS) before issuing qualifying payments, which are defined as payments exceeding $500 made directly to claimants for bodily injury or lost wages. Insurers must withhold and remit any specified amounts owed for child support when notified by DCFS, ensuring that the process complies with privacy protections under applicable laws. The bill also outlines the responsibilities of insurers to exchange information with DCFS and provides for the confidentiality of the information shared.
Additionally, the bill allows the commissioner of insurance to create rules and regulations for the implementation and enforcement of these provisions. It specifies that insurers are not liable for good faith actions taken under this section, such as withholding payments or disclosing information to DCFS. The act is set to take effect on July 1, 2027.