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LA HB135
Bill
Status
2/13/2026
Primary Sponsor
Mandie Landry
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AI Summary
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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