Louisiana legislation · 2026 Regular Session
Louisiana SB431: MOTOR VEHICLES: Requires tow truck companies to be open seven days a week. (8/1/26)
Status: Signed into law, June 2, 2026
What the bill says
An act To amend and reenact R.S. 32:1734(F) and to enact R.S. 32:1734(G), relative to towing and storage company hours; to provide for requirements for towing and storage companies; to provide for business hours relative to towing and storage of vehicles; and to provide for related matters.
From the introduced text:
AN ACT To amend and reenact R.S. 32:1734(F) and to enact R.S. 32:1734(G), relative to towing and storage company hours; to provide for requirements for towing and storage companies; to provide for business hours relative to towing and storage of vehicles; and to provide for related matters. Be it enacted by the Legislature of Louisiana: Section 1. R.S. 32:1734(F) is hereby amended and reenacted and R.S. 32:1734(G) is hereby enacted to read as follows: §1734. Gate fees; other fees; excessive charges; prohibitions; cause of action * * * F. The towing or storage company shall have a person available to provide for the release of vehicles or personal property for a minimum of six hours on Saturdays and Sundays. G. The administrative and mailing fees for filing the Official Report of Stored Vehicles for in-state and out-of-state notifications shall be determined by the Public Service Commission. Page 1 of Coding: Words which are struck through are deletions from existing law; words in boldface type and underscored are additions. SLS 26RS-714 ORIGINAL SB NO. The original instrument and the following digest, which constitutes no part of the legislative instrument, were prepared by Senate Legislative Services. The keyword, summary, and digest do not constitute part of the law or proof or indicia of legislative intent. [R.S. 1:13(B) and 24:177(E)] DIGEST SB 431 …
Sponsors
- Foil, Franklin (R, 16) · primary sponsor
Latest actions
- : Effective date 8/1/2026.
- : Signed by the Governor. Becomes Act No. 768.
- : Sent to the Governor by the Secretary of the Senate.
- : Signed by the Speaker of the House.
- : Enrolled. Signed by the President of the Senate.
- : Amendments proposed by the House read and concurred in by a vote of 30 yeas and 0 nays.
- : Received from the House with amendments.
- : Read third time by title, amended, roll called on final passage, yeas 92, nays 0. Finally passed, ordered to the Senate.
- : Scheduled for floor debate on 05/26/2026.
- : Read by title, passed to 3rd reading.
Votes
- Senate Vote on SB 431, CONCUR (#1419) (May 27, 2026): 30 yea, 0 nay, passed
- House Vote on SB 431, FINAL PASSAGE (#1513) (May 26, 2026): 92 yea, 0 nay, passed
- Senate Vote on SB 431, FINAL PASSAGE (#623) (May 6, 2026): 37 yea, 0 nay, passed
Common questions
- What is SB431?
- SB431 is a bill in the Louisiana Legislature (2026 Regular Session): MOTOR VEHICLES: Requires tow truck companies to be open seven days a week. (8/1/26).
- What does SB431 do?
- In its own words: An act To amend and reenact R.S. 32:1734(F) and to enact R.S. 32:1734(G), relative to towing and storage company hours; to provide for requirements for towing and storage companies; to provide for business hours relative to towing and storage of vehicles; and to provide for related matters.
- What is the status of SB431?
- Signed into law as of June 2, 2026. Latest action: Effective date 8/1/2026. (June 2, 2026).
- Who sponsored SB431?
- Foil, Franklin (R, 16).
- Where is the official record for SB431?
- On the Louisiana Legislature website: https://legis.la.gov/legis/BillInfo.aspx?s=26RS&b=SB431
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