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LA HB732

Bill

Status

Introduced

2/27/2026

Primary Sponsor

Charles Owen

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Origin

House of Representatives

2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Grants the OMV commissioner emergency authority to temporarily waive or suspend fines, fees, penalties, or license suspensions for up to 30 days when necessary for humanitarian reasons to allow access to life-sustaining medicine or medical treatment

  • Requires the applicant or their representative to provide documentation from a licensed physician, hospital, hospice, or home health provider verifying the life-threatening nature of the condition

  • Temporary waivers only suspend enforcement and do not automatically forgive the underlying debt obligation; the OMV must document all decisions in writing

  • Gives the commissioner discretionary authority to reduce or eliminate any obligation consistent with the humanitarian purpose of the provision

  • Effective upon signature by the governor or upon expiration of the time for bills to become law without signature

Legislative Description

Provides for a temporary waiver of fees for final delinquent debt based on special circumstances

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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 Works2/27/2026

Full Bill Text

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