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LA HB174

Bill

Status

Introduced

2/18/2026

Primary Sponsor

Gabe Firment

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Origin

House of Representatives

2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • 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)

  • Amends R.S. 32:861(E)(2) to add vehicle impoundment to the existing penalties for out-of-state drivers without required insurance

  • Out-of-state drivers remain subject to existing sanctions including criminal penalties, fines, license plate seizure, and limitations on recovery of damages

  • 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

Committee Referrals

Insurance2/18/2026

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