Louisiana HB503: HIGHWAYS: Authorizes utility terrain vehicles to travel on the shoulder of certain roadways in Golden Meadow

What the bill says

An act To amend and reenact R.S. 32:297.1(A)(1), (B), and (C) and to enact R.S. 32:297.1(A)(5), relative to the use of utility terrain vehicles on roadways in Golden Meadow; to authorize the use of utility terrain vehicles on the shoulders of public roads and streets of Golden Meadow; to provide for definitions; and to provide for related matters. Notice of intention to introduce this Act has been published as provided by Article III, Section 13 of the Constitution of Louisiana.

From the introduced text:

AN ACT To amend and reenact R.S. 32:297.1(A)(1), (B), and (C) and to enact R.S. 32:297.1(A)(5), relative to the use of utility terrain vehicles on roadways in Golden Meadow; to authorize the use of utility terrain vehicles on the shoulders of public roads and streets of Golden Meadow; to provide for definitions; and to provide for related matters. Notice of intention to introduce this Act has been published as provided by Article III, Section 13 of the Constitution of Louisiana. Be it enacted by the Legislature of Louisiana: Section 1. R.S. 32:297.1 (A)(1), (B), and (C) are hereby amended and reenacted and R.S. 32:297.1(A)(5) is hereby enacted to read as follows: §297.1. Alternative pathways for golf carts, utility terrain vehicles, and low-speed vehicles; Golden Meadow A. As used in this Section, the following terms shall have the following meanings: (1) "Golf cart" means an electric a four-wheeled vehicle originally intended for use off-road on golf courses and other green spaces whose maximum speed is twenty-five miles per hour. * * * Page 1 of CODING: Words in struck through type are deletions from existing law; words underscored are additions. HLS 26RS-478 ORIGINAL HB NO. (5)(a) "Utility terrain vehicle" means any recreational motor vehicle designed for and capable of travel over designated roads, with a minimum width of fifty inches but …

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Sponsors

• Orgeron, Joseph (R, 54) · primary sponsor

Latest actions

1. May 29, 2026: Effective date: 08/01/2026.
2. May 29, 2026: Signed by the Governor. Becomes Act No. 554.
3. May 26, 2026: Sent to the Governor for executive approval.
4. May 25, 2026: Signed by the President of the Senate.
5. May 25, 2026: Enrolled and signed by the Speaker of the House.
6. May 25, 2026: Received from the Senate without amendments.
7. May 20, 2026: Rules suspended. Read by title, passed by a vote of 35 yeas and 0 nays, and ordered returned to the House. Motion to reconsider tabled.
8. May 13, 2026: Reported without Legislative Bureau amendments. Read by title and passed to third reading and final passage.
9. May 12, 2026: Read by title and referred to the Legislative Bureau.
10. May 11, 2026: Reported favorably.

Votes

• Senate Vote on HB 503, FINAL PASSAGE (#1067) (May 20, 2026): 35 yea, 0 nay, passed
• House Vote on HB 503, FINAL PASSAGE (#42) (March 23, 2026): 98 yea, 0 nay, passed

Common questions

What is HB503?

HB503 is a bill in the Louisiana Legislature (2026 Regular Session): HIGHWAYS: Authorizes utility terrain vehicles to travel on the shoulder of certain roadways in Golden Meadow.

What does HB503 do?

In its own words: An act To amend and reenact R.S. 32:297.1(A)(1), (B), and (C) and to enact R.S. 32:297.1(A)(5), relative to the use of utility terrain vehicles on roadways in Golden Meadow; to authorize the use of utility terrain vehicles on the shoulders of public roads and streets of Golden Meadow; to provide for definitions; and to provide for related matters. Notice of intention to introduce this Act has been published as provided by Article III, Section 13 of the Constitution of Louisiana.

What is the status of HB503?

Signed into law as of May 29, 2026. Latest action: Effective date: 08/01/2026. (May 29, 2026).

Who sponsored HB503?

Orgeron, Joseph (R, 54).

Where is the official record for HB503?

On the Louisiana Legislature website: https://legis.la.gov/legis/BillInfo.aspx?s=26RS&b=HB503