Louisiana legislation · 2026 Regular Session
Louisiana HR282: LAW ENFORCEMENT: Creates a Task Force on Utility Terrain Vehicles in collaboration with Louisiana State Police and other appropriate stakeholders
Status: Passed both chambers, June 1, 2026
What the bill says
A resolution To create the Task Force on Utility Terrain Vehicles (UTVs) to study the feasibility of implementing safety regulations regarding UTVs.
From the introduced text:
A RESOLUTION To create the Task Force on Utility Terrain Vehicles (UTVs) to study the feasibility of implementing safety regulations regarding UTVs. WHEREAS, some UTVs are capable of going upwards of sixty miles per hour; and WHEREAS, UTVs can be made street legal and travel on public roads alongside motor vehicles; and WHEREAS, the UTV market rose above ten billion dollars in 2025; and WHEREAS, the Consumer Federation of America reported seventy-eight UTV fatalities in 2024. THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the House of Representatives of the Legislature of Louisiana does hereby establish and provide for the Task Force on Utility Terrain Vehicles to study laws and regulations for the safe operation of utility terrain vehicles and to provide recommendations or proposals for legislation. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that any recommendations or proposals shall be submitted by written report to the House Committee on Transportation, Highways and Public Works and to the David R. Poynter Legislative Research Library as required by R.S. 24:772 before the convening of the 2027 Regular Session. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the task force shall consist of the following members: (1) The superintendent of Louisiana State Police or his designee. (2) The executive director of Louisiana Sheriffs' Association or his designee. Page 1 of HLS 26RS-5504 ORIGINAL HR NO. (3) The executive director of Louisiana …
Sponsors
- Henry, Chance (R, 42) · primary sponsor
- Chassion, Tehmi (D, 44)
Latest actions
- : Taken by the Clerk of the House and presented to the Secretary of State in accordance with the Rules of the House.
- : Enrolled and signed by the Speaker of the House.
- : Read by title, roll called, yeas 92, nays 1. The resolution was adopted.
- : Scheduled for floor debate on 06/01/2026.
- : Read by title, amended, ordered engrossed, passed to 3rd reading.
- : Reported with amendments (12-0).
- : Read by title, under the rules, referred to the Committee on Transportation, Highways and Public Works.
- : Read by title. Lies over under the rules.
Votes
- House Vote on HR 282, FINAL CONSIDERATION (#1868) (June 1, 2026): 92 yea, 1 nay, passed
Common questions
- What is HR282?
- HR282 is a bill in the Louisiana Legislature (2026 Regular Session): LAW ENFORCEMENT: Creates a Task Force on Utility Terrain Vehicles in collaboration with Louisiana State Police and other appropriate stakeholders.
- What does HR282 do?
- In its own words: A resolution To create the Task Force on Utility Terrain Vehicles (UTVs) to study the feasibility of implementing safety regulations regarding UTVs.
- What is the status of HR282?
- Passed both chambers as of June 1, 2026. Latest action: Taken by the Clerk of the House and presented to the Secretary of State in accordance with the Rules of the House. (June 3, 2026).
- Who sponsored HR282?
- Henry, Chance (R, 42), with 1 co-sponsor.
- Where is the official record for HR282?
- On the Louisiana Legislature website: https://legis.la.gov/legis/BillInfo.aspx?s=26RS&b=HR282
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