MALPRACTICE: Provides relative to the Medical Malpractice Act. (8/1/26)

SB 366 amends Louisiana's Medical Malpractice Act to set a $1.5 million cap on total compensation for medical negligence claims (adjusted annually for inflation), including past medical costs and lost wages. It also limits a single healthcare provider's liability to $250,000 per patient (adjusted for inflation) and requires courts to separately assess future medical care needs. The bill changes how future medical expenses are handled, allowing patients to choose between direct payment, trust funds, or reimbursement through the Patient's Compensation Fund. These changes apply to all medical malpractice claims filed under Louisiana law.