Louisiana legislation · 2026 Regular Session
Louisiana SB330: TRAFFIC: Provides specifications for proper identification of school zones with automated speed enforcement. (8/1/26) (EN SEE FISC NOTE LF EX)
Status: Signed into law, May 29, 2026
What the bill says
An act To amend and reenact R.S. 32:47(A)(4) and to repeal 32:47(A)(5), relative to speed enforcement measures; to provide for pavement markings in school zones; to provide for school legends; to provide for compliance language with federal requirements; and to provide for related matters.
From the introduced text:
AN ACT To amend and reenact R.S. 32:47(A)(4) and to repeal 32:47(A)(5), relative to speed enforcement measures; to provide for pavement markings in school zones; to provide for school legends; to provide for compliance language with federal requirements; and to provide for related matters. Be it enacted by the Legislature of Louisiana: Section 1. R.S. 32:47(A)(4) is hereby amended and reenacted to read as follows: §47. Use of speed recording devices; restrictions A. Automated speed enforcement devices or mobile speed cameras that are used to issue a citation of an alleged violation by mail shall only be used by local municipal authorities or local parish authorities in the following instances: * * * (4) Upon the entrance to each school zone, there shall be painted a twofoot-wide yellow stripe completely across the roadway with "Entering School Zone" painted in twelve-inch white lettering visible therein. Upon entrance to any school zone equipped with automated speed enforcement devices, the word "SCHOOL" shall be proportionately striped across the lane adjacent to the Page 1 of Coding: Words which are struck through are deletions from existing law; words in boldface type and underscored are additions. SLS 26RS-486 ORIGINAL SB NO. S1-1 school sign and the lettering shall be white in color in accordance with the current edition of the Manual on Uniform Traffic Control …
Sponsors
- Owen, Robert (R, 1) · primary sponsor
Latest actions
- : Effective date 8/1/2026.
- : Signed by the Governor. Becomes Act No. 492.
- : Signed by the Speaker of the House.
- : Sent to the Governor by the Secretary of the Senate.
- : Enrolled. Signed by the President of the Senate.
- : Amendments proposed by the House read and concurred in by a vote of 35 yeas and 0 nays.
- : Received from the House with amendments.
- : Read third time by title, roll called on final passage, yeas 96, nays 0. Finally passed, ordered to the Senate.
- : Scheduled for floor debate on 05/12/2026.
- : Read by title, amended, passed to 3rd reading.
Votes
- Senate Vote on SB 330, CONCUR (#983) (May 19, 2026): 35 yea, 0 nay, passed
- House Vote on SB 330, FINAL PASSAGE (#1191) (May 12, 2026): 96 yea, 0 nay, passed
- Senate Vote on SB 330, FINAL PASSAGE (#189) (March 30, 2026): 34 yea, 1 nay, passed
- Senate Vote on SB 330, AMENDMENT # 1141 BY CATHEY, SB 330 BY OWEN (#188) (March 30, 2026): 11 yea, 23 nay, failed
Common questions
- What is SB330?
- SB330 is a bill in the Louisiana Legislature (2026 Regular Session): TRAFFIC: Provides specifications for proper identification of school zones with automated speed enforcement. (8/1/26) (EN SEE FISC NOTE LF EX).
- What does SB330 do?
- In its own words: An act To amend and reenact R.S. 32:47(A)(4) and to repeal 32:47(A)(5), relative to speed enforcement measures; to provide for pavement markings in school zones; to provide for school legends; to provide for compliance language with federal requirements; and to provide for related matters.
- What is the status of SB330?
- Signed into law as of May 29, 2026. Latest action: Effective date 8/1/2026. (May 29, 2026).
- Who sponsored SB330?
- Owen, Robert (R, 1).
- Where is the official record for SB330?
- On the Louisiana Legislature website: https://legis.la.gov/legis/BillInfo.aspx?s=26RS&b=SB330
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