Louisiana HB552: DWI: Provides relative to driving while intoxicated (EN NO IMPACT See Note)

What the bill says

An act To amend and reenact R.S. 13:1894.1(A) and (B) and 1894.2(A)(introductory paragraph), R.S. 32:662.1, and Code of Criminal Procedure Article 814(A)(9) and (10), relative to driving while intoxicated or impaired; to add "impaired" to certain provisions of law regarding intoxication; and to provide for related matters.

From the introduced text:

AN ACT To amend and reenact R.S. 13:1894.1(A) and (B) and 1894.2(A)(introductory paragraph), R.S. 32:662.1, and Code of Criminal Procedure Article 814(A)(9) and (10), relative to driving while intoxicated or impaired; to add "impaired" to certain provisions of law regarding intoxication; and to provide for related matters. Be it enacted by the Legislature of Louisiana: Section 1. R.S. 13:1894.1(A) and (B) and 1894.2(A)(introductory paragraph) are hereby amended and reenacted to read as follows: §1894.1. Driving while intoxicated or impaired,; prosecutions for violation required to be filed under general state law; city and municipal courts A. Notwithstanding any other provision of law to the contrary, prosecutions in any city, parish, or municipal court based on or arising out of the operation of a vehicle by a person while intoxicated or impaired may be charged and prosecuted under pursuant to the provisions of R.S. 14:98 or under any applicable city, parish, or municipal ordinance that incorporates the standards, elements, and sentences of the offense of driving while intoxicated or impaired contained in R.S. 14:98. Any conviction for a first or second offense or the entry of a plea of guilty and sentence based on such plea or the forfeiture of bail of any person having been charged with a first or second violation of R.S. 14:98 in any such city, parish, or …

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Sponsors

• Bryant, Marcus (D, 96) · primary sponsor

Latest actions

1. June 8, 2026: Effective date: 08/01/2026.
2. June 8, 2026: Signed by the Governor. Becomes Act No. 812.
3. June 2, 2026: Sent to the Governor for executive approval.
4. June 1, 2026: Signed by the President of the Senate.
5. June 1, 2026: Enrolled and signed by the Speaker of the House.
6. May 31, 2026: Notice of Senate adoption of Conference Committee Report.
7. May 31, 2026: Conference Committee Report read; adopted by a vote of 35 yeas and 0 nays.
8. May 31, 2026: Notice House adopted the Conference Committee Report.
9. May 31, 2026: Conference Committee Report read, roll called, yeas 95, nays 0. The Conference Committee Report was adopted.
10. May 29, 2026: Scheduled for floor debate on 05/31/2026.

Votes

• Senate Vote on HB 552, ADOPT (#1601) (May 31, 2026): 35 yea, 0 nay, passed
• House Vote on HB 552, ADOPT CONFERENCE REPORT (#1788) (May 31, 2026): 95 yea, 0 nay, passed
• House Vote on HB 552, REJECT SENATE AMENDMENTS (#1595) (May 27, 2026): 97 yea, 0 nay, passed
• Senate Vote on HB 552, FINAL PASSAGE (#1140) (May 21, 2026): 36 yea, 0 nay, passed
• House Vote on HB 552, FINAL PASSAGE (#98) (March 25, 2026): 102 yea, 0 nay, passed

Common questions

What is HB552?

HB552 is a bill in the Louisiana Legislature (2026 Regular Session): DWI: Provides relative to driving while intoxicated (EN NO IMPACT See Note).

What does HB552 do?

In its own words: An act To amend and reenact R.S. 13:1894.1(A) and (B) and 1894.2(A)(introductory paragraph), R.S. 32:662.1, and Code of Criminal Procedure Article 814(A)(9) and (10), relative to driving while intoxicated or impaired; to add "impaired" to certain provisions of law regarding intoxication; and to provide for related matters.

What is the status of HB552?

Signed into law as of June 8, 2026. Latest action: Effective date: 08/01/2026. (June 8, 2026).

Who sponsored HB552?

Bryant, Marcus (D, 96).

Where is the official record for HB552?

On the Louisiana Legislature website: https://legis.la.gov/legis/BillInfo.aspx?s=26RS&b=HB552