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LA HB593

Bill

Status

Introduced

2/26/2026

Primary Sponsor

Chance Henry

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Origin

House of Representatives

2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Increases the maximum service and transaction fee local governments may charge at OMV field offices not fully funded by the state from $4.50 to $8.00 per transaction statewide

  • Eliminates the special fee exceptions previously granted to Orleans, Jefferson, and Calcasieu parishes ($6 max) and the city of West Monroe ($8 max), creating a uniform statewide cap

  • Fee revenue must be used solely for field office operational costs including facility rental, utilities, and maintenance

  • Fees cannot be charged for motor vehicle registration license procurement or renewal

Legislative Description

Increases the maximum service and transaction fee a governing authority may assess to fund an office of motor vehicles field office not fully funded by the state

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Last Action

Read by title, under the rules, referred to the Committee on Transportation, Highways and Public Works.

3/9/2026

Committee Referrals

Transportation, Highways and Public Works2/26/2026

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