Louisiana SB102: MOTOR VEHICLES: Provides for rights of private action for certain trade associations. (gov sig) (EN NO IMPACT See Note)

What the bill says

An act To amend and reenact R.S. 32:1254(C)(11), (D)(4)(b), (E)(4)(a) and (6) through (11), and 1255, and to enact R.S. 32:1253.1, relative to the Louisiana Motor Vehicle Commission Law; to provide for a private right of action for dealers and trade associations; to provide for standing and remedies; to provide for license amendments and fees; to remove certain requirements regarding dealer-operators; to provide for an effective date; and to provide for related matters.

From the introduced text:

AN ACT To amend and reenact R.S. 32:1254(C)(11), (D)(4)(b), (E)(4)(a) and (6) through (11), and 1255, and to enact R.S. 32:1253.1, relative to the Louisiana Motor Vehicle Commission Law; to provide for a private right of action for dealers and trade associations; to provide for standing and remedies; to provide for license amendments and fees; to remove certain requirements regarding dealer-operators; to provide for an effective date; and to provide for related matters. Be it enacted by the Legislature of Louisiana: Section 1. R.S. 32:1254(C)(11), (D)(4)(b), (E)(4)(a) and (6) through (11), and 1255 are hereby amended and reenacted and R.S. 32:1253.1 is hereby enacted to read as follows: §1253.1. Private right of action; association standing A.(1) A licensed motor vehicle dealer in this state who is aggrieved by a violation of this Chapter may institute a civil action against any manufacturer, distributor, or other person who is subject to the provisions of this Chapter. (2) A trade association meeting the requirements of Subsection B of this Section may bring a civil action or intervene in a civil action in its own name or on behalf of one or more of its members for declaratory or injunctive relief Page 1 of Coding: Words which are struck through are deletions from existing law; words in boldface type and underscored are additions. SLS …

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Sponsors

• Pressly, Thomas (R, 38) · primary sponsor

Latest actions

1. May 29, 2026: Effective date 5/29/2026.
2. May 29, 2026: Signed by the Governor. Becomes Act No. 458.
3. May 25, 2026: Signed by the Speaker of the House.
4. May 21, 2026: Sent to the Governor by the Secretary of the Senate.
5. May 20, 2026: Enrolled. Signed by the President of the Senate.
6. May 19, 2026: Amendments proposed by the House read and concurred in by a vote of 35 yeas and 0 nays.
7. May 12, 2026: Received from the House with amendments.
8. May 12, 2026: Read third time by title, roll called on final passage, yeas 97, nays 0. Finally passed, ordered to the Senate.
9. May 11, 2026: Scheduled for floor debate on 05/12/2026.
10. May 7, 2026: Read by title, amended, passed to 3rd reading.

Votes

• Senate Vote on SB 102, CONCUR (#971) (May 19, 2026): 35 yea, 0 nay, passed
• House Vote on SB 102, FINAL PASSAGE (#1168) (May 12, 2026): 97 yea, 0 nay, passed
• Senate Vote on SB 102, FINAL PASSAGE (#277) (April 8, 2026): 36 yea, 0 nay, passed

Common questions

What is SB102?

SB102 is a bill in the Louisiana Legislature (2026 Regular Session): MOTOR VEHICLES: Provides for rights of private action for certain trade associations. (gov sig) (EN NO IMPACT See Note).

What does SB102 do?

In its own words: An act To amend and reenact R.S. 32:1254(C)(11), (D)(4)(b), (E)(4)(a) and (6) through (11), and 1255, and to enact R.S. 32:1253.1, relative to the Louisiana Motor Vehicle Commission Law; to provide for a private right of action for dealers and trade associations; to provide for standing and remedies; to provide for license amendments and fees; to remove certain requirements regarding dealer-operators; to provide for an effective date; and to provide for related matters.

What is the status of SB102?

Signed into law as of May 29, 2026. Latest action: Effective date 5/29/2026. (May 29, 2026).

Who sponsored SB102?

Pressly, Thomas (R, 38).

Where is the official record for SB102?

On the Louisiana Legislature website: https://legis.la.gov/legis/BillInfo.aspx?s=26RS&b=SB102