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LA SB223
Bill
Status
2/26/2026
Primary Sponsor
W. Jay Luneau
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AI Summary
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Creates a new crime holding motor carriers criminally liable when they fail to conduct federally-required drug and alcohol testing (under 49 CFR Part 382) on commercial vehicle operators who then cause accidents while impaired that result in serious bodily injury or death
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Defines "under the influence of alcohol" as a blood alcohol concentration of 0.04 percent or more
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Covers all types of commercial vehicle operators including full-time drivers, casual/intermittent drivers, leased drivers, and independent owner-operator contractors
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Penalties include fines up to $25,000, imprisonment up to one year, or both
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Effective August 1, 2026
Legislative Description
Creates the crime of failure to test for alcohol and controlled substances resulting in serious bodily injury or death. (8/1/26)
CRIME/PUNISHMENT
Last Action
Introduced in the Senate; read by title. Rules suspended. Read second time and referred to the Committee on Judiciary C.
3/9/2026