The Louisiana House passed HB456 to add specificity to workers'-comp petitions, a move supporters said clarifies pleadings for employers while critics warned it could burden unrepresented injured workers; sponsor and opponents exchanged prolonged questioning on access and intent.

The House Labor Committee on May 13, 2026 reported Senate Bill 408 — an omnibus workers’ compensation modernization bill by Sen. Sarah Myers — with several amendment sets after hours of testimony. Supporters praised a new all-claims database and electronic billing; injured-worker advocates warned last-minute amendments add procedural hurdles and fraud provisions that could harm pro se claimants.