Louisiana tackles high insurance premiums with legislative legal reforms aimed at reducing claim abuses and balancing insurer protections.

Illinois Senate insurance committee advances bill to prevent life insurance discrimination against individuals with felony convictions, promoting equitable insurance access.

The House approved a tax reform bill making permanent key 2017 TCJA deductions important to independent insurance agencies, including an increased Section 199A income deduction rate.

Texas is set to ban hemp-derived THC consumables like gummies and edibles, excluding non-intoxicating CBD and CBG products, amid market and regulatory concerns. The move impacts an $8 billion industry, reflecting ongoing challenges in hemp product oversight.

Louisiana legislature advances bill to restrict auto accident injury claims payouts to undocumented immigrants, influencing insurance claims and regulatory compliance.

The Bridge to Medicaid Act proposes temporary premium subsidies to close the Medicaid coverage gap for over 100,000 Alabamians in non-expansion states, enhancing access to affordable healthcare starting in 2026.

Summary of Colorado's 2025 legislative session highlighting ride-hailing safety regulations, failed AI delays, expanded anti-discrimination protections, IVF law changes, and implications for insurance professionals.

Rep. Spartz introduces the SMART Health Care Act to reduce Medicare and Medicaid waste, address hospital overbilling, enhance rural healthcare access, and reform the 340B drug program.

Alabama passes House Bill 477 enabling Alabama Farmers Federation to sell exclusive health care plans to members, addressing insurance affordability challenges in the agriculture sector.

Texas legislators propose a bill requiring insurers to get state approval before raising homeowners insurance rates, responding to rising premiums linked to natural disasters. The bill aims to replace the file-and-use system with stricter regulatory oversight.