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LA HB174

LA HB174
Permits the impoundment of out-of-state vehicles not covered by compulsory liability insurance


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Introduced
02/18/2026
In Committee
02/18/2026
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead

Introduced Session

2026 Regular Session

Bill Summary

AN ACT To amend and reenact R.S. 32:861(E)(2), relative to compulsory motor vehicle liability insurance; to provide relative to motor vehicles registered in other jurisdictions; to subject an out-of-state vehicle to impoundment if the operator does not have bodily injury insurance; and to provide for related matters.

AI Summary

This bill amends existing Louisiana law regarding compulsory motor vehicle liability insurance, specifically addressing vehicles registered in other states. The key provision is that an out-of-state vehicle can be impounded, meaning it can be seized and held by authorities, if its operator does not possess bodily injury insurance, which is a type of insurance that covers medical expenses and other costs if the driver causes an accident that injures someone. This change aims to ensure that out-of-state drivers operating in Louisiana are also complying with insurance requirements, making them subject to the same impoundment penalties as in-state drivers who fail to meet these obligations.

Committee Categories

Business and Industry

Sponsors (1)

Last Action

First appeared in the Interim Calendar on 2/20/2026. (on 02/20/2026)

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