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LA HB476

Bill

Status

Passed

7/1/2025

Primary Sponsor

Bryan Fontenot

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Origin

House of Representatives

2025 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Establishes an annual automatic adjustment to the maximum documentation fee motor vehicle dealers may charge, beginning January 1, 2026, with a base maximum of $425.

  • Adjusts the fee annually to the lesser of: the base fee adjusted by cumulative CPI-U change since 2024, or a 3% growth cap on the prior year's adjusted maximum.

  • Prevents fee decreases during deflationary periods by maintaining the prior year's fee if CPI-U change is negative.

  • Requires the Division of Administration to calculate the adjusted fee, verified by the legislative auditor, and transmit it to the Louisiana Motor Vehicle Commission by February 1st each year.

  • Mandates the Louisiana Motor Vehicle Commission publish the adjusted maximum fee on its official website, with calculated amounts rounded to the nearest whole dollar.

Legislative Description

Provides relative to an annual automatic adjustment to a fee for motor vehicle dealers based on the Consumer Price Index (EN NO IMPACT See Note)

MTR VEHICLE/DEALERS

Last Action

Effective date: 07/04/2025.

7/1/2025

Committee Referrals

Commerce, Consumer Protection, and International Affairs5/8/2025
Transportation, Highways and Public Works4/4/2025

Full Bill Text

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