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LA SR178
Resolution
AI Summary
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Directs DOTD to conduct a comprehensive study comparing Louisiana's road hazard management practices to other states, including maintenance protocols, reporting systems, and response times for the state's 16,000+ miles of roadways
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Requires compilation of data on citizen damage claims filed for road hazards, including approval/denial rates, total and average payout amounts, and reasons for claim denials
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Mandates assessment of financial and quality-of-life impacts of road hazards on Louisiana residents, with particular focus on lower-income and rural communities
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Requires review of state liability laws, insurance coverage policies, and sovereign immunity statutes related to road hazard damages, along with examination of models from states like New York, California, and Florida
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Report with policy recommendations must be submitted to the Senate Committee on Transportation, Highways and Public Works by February 1, 2026
Legislative Description
To direct the Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development to conduct a study and report on road hazards on state highways and their impact on Louisiana residents.
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Last Action
Enrolled. Signed by the President of the Senate and sent to the Secretary of State by the Secretary of the Senate.
6/10/2025