Louisiana HB722: MTR VEHICLE/DRIVER LIC: Provides with respect to the automatic reinstatement of a driver's license

What the bill says

An act To amend and reenact R.S. 32:414(F)(2), relative to automatic reinstatement of suspended driver's licenses for unpaid traffic fees; to provide for the automatic reinstatement of suspended, cancelled, or revoked driver's licenses for unpaid fees; to provide for proof of payment related to traffic fines; and to provide for related matters.

From the introduced text:

AN ACT To amend and reenact R.S. 32:414(F)(2), relative to automatic reinstatement of suspended driver's licenses for unpaid traffic fees; to provide for the automatic reinstatement of suspended, cancelled, or revoked driver's licenses for unpaid fees; to provide for proof of payment related to traffic fines; and to provide for related matters. Be it enacted by the Legislature of Louisiana: Section 1. R.S. 32:414(F)(2) is hereby amended and reenacted to read as follows: §414. Suspension, revocation, renewal, and cancellation of licenses; judicial review * * * F. * * * (2)(a) For cause satisfactory to the department, it is hereby authorized to suspend, cancel, or revoke the license of any person for a period of not more than one year. (b) Notwithstanding any other provision of law to the contrary, a person's driver's license shall be automatically reinstated upon full payment of all fees assessed by the Department of Public Safety and Corrections, office of motor vehicles, and proof of payment of any fines, as contemplated by R.S. 32:393, or any other provision under this Title, that resulted in the suspension, cancellation, or revocation of a driver's license. Page 1 of CODING: Words in struck through type are deletions from existing law; words underscored are additions. HLS 26RS-1055 ORIGINAL HB NO. DIGEST The digest printed below was prepared by House …

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Sponsors

• Landry Jr., Terry (D, 67) · primary sponsor
• Boyd, Delisha (D, 102)
• Brass, Ken (D, 58)
• Bryant, Marcus (D, 96)
• Carter, Robby (D, 72)
• Carter Sr., Wilford (D, 34)
• Chassion, Tehmi (D, 44)
• DeWitt, Jason (R, 25)
• Fisher, Adrian (D, 16)
• Freeman, Aimee (D, 98)
• Henry, Dana (D, 100)
• Jackson, Steven (D, 2)

Latest actions

1. June 1, 2026: Effective date: 08/01/2026.
2. June 1, 2026: Signed by the Governor. Becomes Act No. 666.
3. May 27, 2026: Sent to the Governor for executive approval.
4. May 27, 2026: Signed by the President of the Senate.
5. May 26, 2026: Enrolled and signed by the Speaker of the House.
6. May 26, 2026: Received from the Senate without amendments.
7. May 26, 2026: Rules suspended. Read by title, passed by a vote of 34 yeas and 0 nays, and ordered returned to the House. Motion to reconsider tabled.
8. May 20, 2026: Reported without Legislative Bureau amendments. Read by title and passed to third reading and final passage.
9. May 19, 2026: Read by title and referred to the Legislative Bureau.
10. May 18, 2026: Reported favorably.

Votes

• Senate Vote on HB 722, FINAL PASSAGE (#1270) (May 26, 2026): 34 yea, 0 nay, passed
• House Vote on HB 722, FINAL PASSAGE (#327) (April 7, 2026): 96 yea, 0 nay, passed

Common questions

What is HB722?

HB722 is a bill in the Louisiana Legislature (2026 Regular Session): MTR VEHICLE/DRIVER LIC: Provides with respect to the automatic reinstatement of a driver's license.

What does HB722 do?

In its own words: An act To amend and reenact R.S. 32:414(F)(2), relative to automatic reinstatement of suspended driver's licenses for unpaid traffic fees; to provide for the automatic reinstatement of suspended, cancelled, or revoked driver's licenses for unpaid fees; to provide for proof of payment related to traffic fines; and to provide for related matters.

What is the status of HB722?

Signed into law as of June 1, 2026. Latest action: Effective date: 08/01/2026. (June 1, 2026).

Who sponsored HB722?

Landry Jr., Terry (D, 67), with 11 co-sponsors.

Where is the official record for HB722?

On the Louisiana Legislature website: https://legis.la.gov/legis/BillInfo.aspx?s=26RS&b=HB722