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LA SB205

Bill

Status

Introduced

2/26/2026

Primary Sponsor

Bob Hensgens

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Origin

Senate

2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Exempts federally documented vessels that are properly certificated and marked under federal law from Louisiana's state boat numbering and display requirements

  • Clarifies that only undocumented motorboats, houseboats, and sailboats must be numbered under state law when operating on Louisiana waters

  • Boats registered in another state's federally approved numbering system are exempt from Louisiana numbering only if they have not been in the state for more than 90 consecutive days

  • Amends R.S. 34:851.19 and 851.22(A) with an effective date of August 1, 2026

Legislative Description

Provides for boat registrations. (8/1/26) (OR -$14,850 SG RV See Note)

BOATS/BOATING

Last Action

Read by title. Ordered engrossed and passed to third reading and final passage.

3/16/2026

Committee Referrals

Natural Resources2/26/2026

Full Bill Text

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