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LA HB849
Bill
Status
2/27/2026
Primary Sponsor
Kellee Dickerson
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AI Summary
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Establishes a statewide interstate highway signage maintenance and reporting program by enacting R.S. 48:270
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Requires regular cleaning schedules and application of protective ceramic sealant coatings with anticipated 12-month effectiveness to extend sign lifespan
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Creates real-time reporting system for broken, bent, or missing signs using geolocation data, with before/after photographs containing embedded geotags and timestamps for accountability
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Covers three sign categories: regulatory signs (speed limits, lane usage, stopping), warning signs (yellow diamond-shaped hazard notices), and guide signs (route markers, travel advisories)
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Requires the Department of Transportation and Development to coordinate with the Department of Public Safety and Corrections on safety protocols and with the Department of Culture, Recreation and Tourism on rulemaking
Legislative Description
Provides with respect to highway sign maintenance (OR INCREASE SD EX See Note)
HIGHWAYS
Last Action
Read by title, under the rules, referred to the Committee on Transportation, Highways and Public Works.
3/9/2026