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LA HB135

Bill

Status

Introduced

2/13/2026

Primary Sponsor

Mandie Landry

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Origin

House of Representatives

2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Increases the motor vehicle exemption from seizure from $7,500 to $15,000 in equity value for one vehicle per household used for any purpose

  • Allows a second vehicle exemption up to $15,000 in equity if the debtor is married or has a licensed driver child in the household, provided they don't claim the disability-modified vehicle exemption

  • Raises the exemption for disability-modified vehicles from $7,500 to $20,000 in equity value; debtors claiming this exemption are limited to one exempt vehicle total

  • Adds health savings accounts (HSAs) as exempt from seizure for all debts except alimony and child support, capped at the IRS annual family coverage deduction limit

  • Changes the vehicle valuation standard from NADA to the JD Power Official Used Car Guide

Legislative Description

Provides relative to certain exemptions from seizure with respect to motor vehicles

SEIZURES/SALES

Last Action

Read by title, under the rules, referred to the Committee on Civil Law and Procedure.

3/9/2026

Committee Referrals

Civil Law and Procedure2/13/2026

Full Bill Text

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