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LA HB536
LA HB536Provides relative to sanctions for a lapse in required liability security (RR -$550,000 RV See Note)
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Introduced
04/02/2021
04/02/2021
In Committee
06/06/2021
06/06/2021
Crossed Over
06/01/2021
06/01/2021
Passed
Dead
06/10/2021
06/10/2021
Introduced Session
2021 Regular Session
Bill Summary
AN ACT To amend and reenact R.S. 32:863(A)(3)(a), relative to sanctions applicable to violations of required liability security; to modify the lapse period applicable to sanctions for lapse of required liability security; to provide for rule promulgation; to provide for an effective date; and to provide for related matters.
AI Summary
This bill amends Louisiana's law on sanctions for lapses in required automobile liability insurance coverage. It modifies the lapse period applicable to sanctions, provides for rule promulgation by the Department of Public Safety and Corrections, and sets an effective date. The key changes include reducing the minimum lapse period for a first violation from 10 to 5 days before a reinstatement fee is required, and establishing a maximum total fee amount that can be charged for multiple violations. The bill aims to provide more flexibility and reduced penalties in certain circumstances where drivers experience brief gaps in their required liability insurance coverage.
Committee Categories
Budget and Finance, Transportation and Infrastructure
Sponsors (32)
Tammy Phelps (D)*,
Ken Brass (D),
Chad Brown (D),
Marcus Bryant (D),
Barbara Carpenter (D),
Robby Carter (D),
Wilford Carter (D),
Kenny Cox (D),
Royce Duplessis (D),
Aimee Freeman (D),
Cedric Glover (D),
Jason Hughes (D),
Edward James (D),
Patrick Jefferson (D),
Samuel Jenkins (D),
Travis Johnson (D),
Frederick Jones (D),
Edmond Jordan (D),
Jeremy LaCombe (R),
Mandie Landry (D),
Rodney Lyons (D),
Denise Marcelle (D),
Joseph Marino (I),
Jack McFarland (R),
Pat Moore (D),
Candace Newell (D),
Vincent Pierre (D),
Alan Seabaugh (R),
Larry Selders (D),
Joe Stagni (R),
Malinda White (R),
Matt Willard (D),
Last Action
Reported favorably. Rules suspended. Read by title and recommitted to the Committee on Finance. (on 06/06/2021)
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