Louisiana legislation · 2026 Regular Session
Louisiana HB999: MTR VEHICLE/COMPULS INS: Permits the impoundment of out-of-state vehicles not covered by compulsory liability insurance
Status: Signed into law, June 9, 2026
What the bill says
An act To amend and reenact R.S. 32:863.1(C)(1)(a) and (I)(1), relative to motor vehicle liability security; to provide for proof-of-insurance requirements applicable to vehicles registered in jurisdictions outside of the state; to provide for enforcement and impoundment procedures; to provide for uniform due process protections; to provide for an effective date; and to provide for related matters.
From the introduced text:
AN ACT To amend and reenact R.S. 32:863.1(C)(1)(a) and (I)(1), relative to motor vehicle liability security; to provide for proof-of-insurance requirements applicable to vehicles registered in jurisdictions outside of the state; to provide for enforcement and impoundment procedures; to provide for uniform due process protections; to provide for an effective date; and to provide for related matters. Be it enacted by the Legislature of Louisiana: Section 1. R.S. 32:863.1(C)(1)(a) and (I)(1) are hereby amended and reenacted to read as follows: §863.1. Evidence of compulsory motor vehicle liability security contained in vehicle; enforcement; penalty; fees * * * C.(1)(a) If the operator of a motor vehicle is unable to show compliance with the provisions of this Part by displaying the required document when requested to do so, the motor vehicle shall be impounded and the operator shall be issued a notice of noncompliance with the provisions of this Part on a physical or electronic form provided by the department. Notwithstanding the provisions of R.S. 32:852(E), the notice may be sent by first class mail. A copy of the notice of noncompliance shall be provided to the towing or storage company and a copy shall be forwarded to the office of motor vehicles within three calendar days after the notice of noncompliance Page 1 of CODING: Words in struck through type are …
Sponsors
- Firment, Michael (R, 22) · primary sponsor
Latest actions
- : Effective date: 06/09/2026.
- : Signed by the Governor. Becomes Act No. 861.
- : Sent to the Governor for executive approval.
- : Signed by the President of the Senate.
- : Enrolled and signed by the Speaker of the House.
- : Received from the Senate without amendments.
- : Rules suspended. Read by title, passed by a vote of 36 yeas and 0 nays, and ordered returned to the House. Motion to reconsider tabled.
- : Reported without Legislative Bureau amendments. Read by title and passed to third reading and final passage.
- : Read by title and referred to the Legislative Bureau.
- : Reported favorably.
Votes
- Senate Vote on HB 999, FINAL PASSAGE (#1127) (May 21, 2026): 36 yea, 0 nay, passed
- House Vote on HB 999, FINAL PASSAGE (#147) (March 26, 2026): 88 yea, 0 nay, passed
Common questions
- What is HB999?
- HB999 is a bill in the Louisiana Legislature (2026 Regular Session): MTR VEHICLE/COMPULS INS: Permits the impoundment of out-of-state vehicles not covered by compulsory liability insurance.
- What does HB999 do?
- In its own words: An act To amend and reenact R.S. 32:863.1(C)(1)(a) and (I)(1), relative to motor vehicle liability security; to provide for proof-of-insurance requirements applicable to vehicles registered in jurisdictions outside of the state; to provide for enforcement and impoundment procedures; to provide for uniform due process protections; to provide for an effective date; and to provide for related matters.
- What is the status of HB999?
- Signed into law as of June 9, 2026. Latest action: Effective date: 06/09/2026. (June 9, 2026).
- Who sponsored HB999?
- Firment, Michael (R, 22).
- Where is the official record for HB999?
- On the Louisiana Legislature website: https://legis.la.gov/legis/BillInfo.aspx?s=26RS&b=HB999
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