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Seabaugh HB No. 454
Abstract: Establishes that payments made by an insurer to an insured under an uninsured
motorist policy will not be construed as an admission or acknowledgment of liability.
Present law provides that a settlement made under a motor vehicle liability policy for a claim
against an insured will not be construed as an admission of liability or the insurer's recognition of
such liability sufficient to interrupt prescription of the claimant's rights pursuant to present law.
Proposed law adds that payments made by an insurer under the uninsured motorist or property
damage provisions of a motor vehicle liability policy also will not be construed as an admission
of liability or the insurer's recognition of such liability be sufficient to interrupt prescription of
the claimant's rights.
(Amends R.S. 22:1290)
Summary of Amendments Adopted by House
Committee Amendments Proposed by House Committee on Insurance to the original bill.
1. Added that payment of property damage under uninsured motorist provisions shall not
be construed as an acknowledgment of liability.
2. Made technical changes.