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LA SB138

Bill

Status

Introduced

2/24/2026

Primary Sponsor

Stewart Cathey

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Origin

Senate

2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Removes the requirement that photo enforcement warning signs be "bright yellow" while maintaining the 48"x48" size and "Photo enforcement devices at use" text requirements

  • Replaces specific state pavement marking requirements (two-foot-wide yellow stripes with 12-inch white lettering) for school zones with compliance to the federal Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices (MUTCD)

  • Adds a clarification that nothing in the law requires traffic control devices or pavement markings inconsistent with or not authorized by the MUTCD

  • Repeals the exemption that allowed municipalities with populations between 15,000-16,000 in parishes with populations between 70,000-90,000 to use automated speed enforcement on interstate highways

  • Effective August 1, 2026

Legislative Description

Provides for speed enforcement measures. (8/1/26)

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Last Action

Introduced in the Senate; read by title. Rules suspended. Read second time and referred to the Committee on Transportation, Highways and Public Works.

3/9/2026

Committee Referrals

Transportation, Highways & Public Works2/24/2026

Full Bill Text

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