LIABILITY: Provides for limits on recovery in tort claims of negligent infliction of emotional distress absent physical injury. (8/1/26)

SB 67 would limit emotional distress lawsuits in Louisiana when no physical injury occurred. To win such a case, plaintiffs must prove they suffered severe, debilitating mental anguish supported by medical evidence, caused by the defendant's "outrageous conduct" that breached a special duty the defendant owed them. This bill directly affects people filing emotional distress claims without physical harm by adding three specific requirements: severe mental distress, medical evidence, and proof of the defendant’s breach of a special duty. The law would change current standards by requiring these concrete elements before allowing recovery.