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LA HB174
Bill
Status
2/18/2026
Primary Sponsor
Gabe Firment
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AI Summary
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Authorizes law enforcement to impound out-of-state vehicles whose operators fail to carry bodily injury liability insurance while driving in Louisiana, as provided under R.S. 32:863.1(C)
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Amends R.S. 32:861(E)(2) to add vehicle impoundment to the existing penalties for out-of-state drivers without required insurance
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Out-of-state drivers remain subject to existing sanctions including criminal penalties, fines, license plate seizure, and limitations on recovery of damages
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Current law already requires out-of-state vehicle owners and operators to carry liability insurance and proof as required by their home states while driving in Louisiana
Legislative Description
Permits the impoundment of out-of-state vehicles not covered by compulsory liability insurance
MTR VEHICLE/COMPULS INS
Last Action
Read by title, under the rules, referred to the Committee on Insurance.
3/9/2026