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LA HB438

Bill

Official Source

Status

Introduced

2/25/2026

Primary Sponsor

Lauren Ventrella

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Origin

House of Representatives

2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Creates a new criminal offense (R.S. 14:97.3) prohibiting operation of a commercial motor vehicle by persons who fail to meet federal qualification requirements under 49 CFR Part 391

  • First offense carries a fine of up to $500

  • Second or subsequent offenses carry a fine of up to $1,000

  • "Commercial motor vehicle" is defined by reference to existing Louisiana law (R.S. 32:401)

Legislative Description

Creates the crime of unlawful operation of a commercial motor vehicle

CRIME

Last Action

Read by title, under the rules, referred to the Committee on Administration of Criminal Justice.

3/9/2026

Committee Referrals

Administration of Criminal Justice2/25/2026

Full Bill Text

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