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LA HB733

Bill

Status

Introduced

2/27/2026

Primary Sponsor

Tammy Phelps

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Origin

House of Representatives

2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Increases driver's license reinstatement fees for DUI/DWI convictions: first offense from $100 to $150, second offense from $200 to $250, and third or subsequent offenses from $300 to $350

  • Applies to convictions, bond forfeitures, or guilty/nolo contendere pleas for operating a vehicle under the influence of alcohol (high or low content), narcotic drugs, or central nervous system stimulants

  • Requires the Office of Motor Vehicles to calculate the CPI-U percentage increase for the period August 1, 2026 through January 31, 2028 as an initial fee adjustment baseline

  • Beginning July 1, 2028, mandates annual fee adjustments tied to the Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers (CPI-U), capped at the prior year's CPI-U increase

  • Amends R.S. 32:414(I)(1) and adds new subsection R.S. 32:414(X)

Legislative Description

Provides relative to reinstatement fees for certain motor vehicle violations (OR +$120,900 SG RV See Note)

MTR VEHICLE/OFFICE

Last Action

Reported favorably (15-0).

3/16/2026

Committee Referrals

Transportation, Highways and Public Works2/27/2026

Full Bill Text

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