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LA HB580
Bill
Status
7/1/2025
Primary Sponsor
John Illg
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AI Summary
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Increases temporary registration plate fee from $4 per set to $20 per plate for dealers obtaining plates from the commissioner
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Requires dealers to electronically submit vehicle information (model, year, make, VIN, issue date, dealer/lender info) to the commissioner on the same day a temporary registration plate is issued
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Authorizes the commissioner to issue cease and desist orders to dealers who fail to comply with temporary registration plate laws, requiring them to stop issuing plates and surrender unissued inventory
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Establishes criminal penalties of $100-$500 fine and/or up to 6 months imprisonment for displaying, possessing, or using fictitious or cancelled temporary registration plates; civil penalties of $200-$500 for violations by tag agents or title companies
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Requires temporary plates to be displayed on the rear bumper or manufacturer-designated location (no longer in rear window), must be readable from 60 feet, and the plate number must match the permanent plate number
Legislative Description
Increase the penalties for operating a vehicle with fictitious plates and provides for specifications for temporary registration plates issued by dealers and the display of temporary registrations plates issued by dealers (EN INCREASE SG RV See Note)
PUBLIC SFTY/CORRECTIONS
Last Action
Effective date: 07/01/2025.
7/1/2025