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Introduced
02/20/2026
02/20/2026
In Committee
02/20/2026
02/20/2026
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
2026 Regular Session
Bill Summary
AN ACT To enact R.S. 47:463.243, relative to motor vehicle special prestige license plates; to establish the "Fallen Heroes" special prestige license plate; to provide for creation, issuance, design, fees, distribution, and rule promulgation applicable to the license plate; and to provide for related matters.
AI Summary
This bill establishes a new "Fallen Heroes" special prestige license plate for motor vehicles in Louisiana, which will be created by the Department of Public Safety and Corrections if at least one thousand people apply for it. The plate, which must include the words "Fallen Heroes" and comply with existing design rules, can be used on passenger cars, pickup trucks, recreational vehicles, motorcycles, and vans. In addition to the standard motor vehicle license tax, owners will pay an annual royalty fee of twenty-five dollars, plus a three dollar and fifty cent handling fee for the department to cover administrative costs. The twenty-five dollar royalty fee will be sent to the Capital Area Law Enforcement Foundation to purchase bulletproof vests for peace officers in Louisiana. The secretary of the department will create the necessary rules and regulations to put these provisions into effect.
Committee Categories
Transportation and Infrastructure
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Prefiled and under the rules provisionally referred to the Committee on Transportation, Highways and Public Works. (on 02/20/2026)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.legis.la.gov/legis/BillInfo.aspx?s=26rs&b=SB96&sbi=y |
| BillText | https://www.legis.la.gov/Legis/ViewDocument.aspx?d=1440977 |
| Analysis - Digest of SB96 Original | https://www.legis.la.gov/Legis/ViewDocument.aspx?d=1440978 |
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