SB 323 Louisiana Senate · 2026 Regular Session

HEALTH/ACC INSURANCE: Provides relative to penalties for violations of the Louisiana Insurance Code. (gov sig)

SB 323 increases penalties for insurance violations related to pharmacy benefits, such as payment for prescription drugs or pharmacist services. It sets a $25,000 fine per violation for pharmacy-related issues (removing the previous $100,000 annual cap) and requires license suspension/revocation if violations aren’t corrected within 30 days of notice. The bill directly affects insurers and entities offering pharmacy benefits under insurance contracts in Louisiana. These changes amend Louisiana Insurance Code sections to strengthen enforcement for pharmacy benefit compliance.

Issues: ✓ Healthcare

Bill status in committee 1 of 4 stages cleared

Introduction

Feb 2026

Committee Review

Floor Vote

Governor

Introduced Feb 27, 2026 Last action Apr 8, 2026

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SB323 Original → SB323 Engrossed · 1 edit

MINOR

The bill was updated from its original draft to its engrossed version, finalizing the text for enactment. The most significant substantive change involves streamlining the enforcement language regarding penalties; the phrase 'or may suspend, or revoke' was simplified to 'or may suspend or revoke' to improve readability and legal clarity. No changes were made to the bill's scope, funding amounts, eligibility criteria, or specific penalty thresholds.

ENFORCEMENT

Simplified the commissioner's penalty options by removing redundant 'or' between 'suspend' and 'revoke' in the enforcement clause.

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Committee

Apr 1, 2026

Upper · Passed

Reported favorably.

upper

Mar 9, 2026

Committee

Introduced in the Senate; read by title. Rules suspended. Read second time and referred to the Committee on Insurance.

upper

1 primary · 1 co-sponsor