California Considers Ballot Initiative Named After Alleged Killer of UnitedHealthcare CEO

The 'Luigi Mangione Act' aims to reform healthcare coverage practices, drawing criticism for its association with a murder suspect.

The proposed 'Luigi Mangione Act' would restrict insurance companies from denying, delaying, or modifying medical treatments prescribed by licensed physicians.
The initiative, submitted to the California Attorney General's Office, allows patients to sue insurers and potentially receive attorney fees and triple damages if successful.
Paul Eisner, a former lawyer inspired by his own health struggles and disputes with insurers, authored the ballot measure.
Critics have condemned the naming of the initiative after Luigi Mangione, who is accused of murdering UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson in December 2024.
Mangione, who reportedly struggled with chronic pain and underwent back surgery in 2023, faces multiple charges, including first-degree murder and terrorism.