DIGEST
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or proof or indicia of legislative intent. [R.S. 1:13(B) and 24:177(E)]
HB 562 Original 2025 Regular Session Fontenot
Abstract: Authorizes fire departments and fire protection districts to seek reimbursement for
providing certain emergency services.
Proposed law authorizes fire departments and fire protection districts to seek reimbursement for the
cost of medical services provided to an individual and for automobile extraction services provided
to an individual involved in a motor vehicle accident. Provides that costs for medical services may
be recovered from the individual or the individual's personal health insurance. Additionally provides
that the costs for automobile extraction services may be recovered from the automobile insurance
company of the individual at fault for the motor vehicle accident.
Proposed law authorizes fire departments and fire protection districts to seek reimbursement from
an emergency service provider for services provided pursuant to proposed law if the fire departments
or fire protection districts provided the services at the request of the emergency service provider.
Proposed law requires fire departments or fire protection districts who are seeking reimbursement
to submit an itemized invoice with corresponding receipts and an explanation of each service for
which payment is requested. Authorizes the fire departments and fire protection districts to use any
reasonable means to collect and enforce the collection of such costs.
(Adds R.S. 33:1980.1)