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LA SB205
Bill
Status
2/26/2026
Primary Sponsor
Bob Hensgens
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AI Summary
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Exempts federally documented vessels that are properly certificated and marked under federal law from Louisiana's state boat numbering and display requirements
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Clarifies that only undocumented motorboats, houseboats, and sailboats must be numbered under state law when operating on Louisiana waters
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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
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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