Louisiana 2026 Regular Session Status: In Committee Bipartisan · 10 R · 3 D cosponsors

HB 873 — MTR VEHICLE/DRIVER LIC: Authorizes a supplemental fee to fund pursuit intervention technology (EG INCREASE SG RV See Note)

Last action — Read by title, ordered engrossed, recommitted to the Committee on Appropriations.

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    Introduced
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    In Committee
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    Passed House
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    Passed Senate
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    To Executive
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    Enacted

This bill is in committee in the House. Introduced February 27, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.

Next likely step: a committee vote, then a floor vote in the House.

Odds of enactment

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Prognosis

Advancing 42% · moderate confidence

  • In Committee

    Current position in the legislative process.

  • 13 sponsors

    1 primary, 12 co-sponsors signed on.

  • Bipartisan support

    Sponsored across 2 parties (10 R · 3 D) — cross-party backing.

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Bill Text

What changed in the latest version

42 added · 39 removed

Plain-language change summary

The updated version of HB 873 introduces a supplemental fee aimed at funding pursuit intervention technology for law enforcement agencies. These funds will specifically support the purchase of new tools, like GPS tracking projectiles and tire deflation devices, as well as training on safely using this technology. By ensuring that these resources are available, the bill aims to enhance the safety and effectiveness of police pursuits. Overall, this change is important because it increases the capabilities of law enforcement to manage high-speed situations more effectively while prioritizing public safety.

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HLS 26RS-387 ORIGINAL Regular Session HOUSE BILL NO.
HLS 26RS-387 ENGROSSED Regular Session HOUSE BILL NO.
873 BY REPRESENTATIVE GLORIOSO MTRVEHICLE/DRIVERLIC:
873 BY REPRESENTATIVES GLORIOSO, BOUDREAUX, BOYER, BRAUD, BROUSSARD, DICKERSON, FONTENOT, DANA HENRY, MARTINEZ, MOORE, SAWYER, SPELL, AND WILEY MTRVEHICLE/DRIVER LIC:
Authorizesasupplementalfeetofundpursuit intervention technology AN ACT To amend and reenact R.S.
Authorizesasupplementalfeeto fundpursuitintervention technology AN ACT To amend and reenact R.S.
After compliance with the requirements of Article VII, Section 9(B) of the Constitution of Louisiana relative to the Bond Security and Redemption Fund, and after a sufficient amount is allocated from that account to pay all of the obligations secured by the full faith and credit of the state which become due and Page 1 of 7 CODING:
After compliance with the requirements of Article VII, Section 9(B) of the Constitution of Louisiana relative to the Bond Security and Redemption Fund, and after a sufficient amount is allocated from that account to pay all of the Page 1 of 7 CODING:
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HLS 26RS-387 ENGROSSED HB NO.
873 payable within any fiscal year, the treasurer shall pay into the account an amount equal to the monies generated by the supplemental fees as provided in R.S.
873 obligations secured by the full faith and credit of the state which become due and payable within any fiscal year, the treasurer shall pay into the account an amount equal to the monies generated by the supplemental fees as provided in R.S.
The monies in the account shall be appropriated by the legislature to the Louisiana Commission on Law Enforcement and the Administration of Criminal Justice and shall be used solely for the following purposes:
The monies in the account shall be appropriated bythe legislature to the Louisiana Commission on Law Enforcement and the Administration of Criminal Justice and shall be used solely for the following purposes:
(3) AdministrativecostsoftheLouisianaCommission onLawEnforcement andtheAdministration ofCriminal Justiceassociatedwiththegrantprogram,notto exceed five percent of the annual fund balance.
(3) AdministrativecostsoftheLouisianaCommission onLawEnforcement andtheAdministrationofCriminal Justiceassociatedwith thegrantprogram,notto exceed five percent of the annual fund balance.
HLS 26RS-387 ORIGINAL HB NO.
HLS 26RS-387 ENGROSSED HB NO.
HLS 26RS-387 ORIGINAL HB NO.
HLS 26RS-387 ENGROSSED HB NO.
HLS 26RS-387 ORIGINAL HB NO.
HLS 26RS-387 ENGROSSED HB NO.
1:13(B) and 24:177(E)] HB 873 Original 2026 Regular Session Glorioso Abstract:
1:13(B) and 24:177(E)] HB 873 Engrossed 2026 Regular Session Glorioso Abstract:
StatePoliceRetirementSystemFundand$1.50paidtothelitterabatementaccountedwithin the Conservation Fund.
HLS 26RS-387 ORIGINAL HB NO.
HLS 26RS-387 ENGROSSED HB NO.
873 Proposed law modifies present law byincreasing the fee for any La.
873 StatePoliceRetirementSystemFundand$1.50paidtothelitterabatementaccountedwithin the Conservation Fund.
Proposed law modifies present law byincreasing the fee for any La.
Presentlaw(R.S.30:412(B)(2))requiresanyN.O.residentapplyingfororrenewingaClass "A", "B", or "C" driver's license to pay a basic license fee of $76.50, with $15 payable by the dept.
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HLS 26RS-387 ENGROSSED HB NO.
873 Presentlaw(R.S.30:412(B)(2))requiresanyN.O.residentapplyingfororrenewingaClass "A", "B", or "C" driver's license to pay a basic license fee of $76.50, with $15 payable by the dept.
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Additionally requires a $15 fee paid to the La.
Wordsinstruckthroughtypearedeletionsfromexistinglaw;wordsunderscored are additions.
HLS 26RS-387 ORIGINAL HB NO.
873 to the La.
Proposed law increases the fee if a motorcycle or motor scooter endorsement is added to a basiclicensefrom$12 to$14.
Proposed law increases the fee if a motorcycle or motor scooter endorsement is added to a basiclicensefrom$12 to $14.
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Action History

  1. Read by title, ordered engrossed, recommitted to the Committee on Appropriations.

  2. Reported favorably (16-0).

  3. Read by title, under the rules, referred to the Committee on Transportation, Highways and Public Works.

  4. Prefiled.

  5. Under the rules, provisionally referred to the Committee on Transportation, Highways and Public Works.

  6. First appeared in the Interim Calendar on 2/27/2026.

Sponsors

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1 sponsors · 12 co-sponsors · 134 not signed on

Sponsors (1)

Co-sponsors (12)

Not signed on (134)

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Subjects

public-safety transportation technology
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Frequently asked questions

Who sponsors HB 873?
HB 873 is sponsored by Jeffrey "Jeff" Fons Wiley (Republican), Annie Spell (Republican), Paul Sawyer (Republican), Pat Moore (Democrat), Chasity Martinez (Democrat), Dana Henry (Democrat), Bryan Fontenot (Republican), Jacob Braud (Republican), Chad Michael Boyer (Republican), Doyle Boudreaux (Republican), Brian Leonard Glorioso (Republican), Kellee Hennessy Dickerson (Republican), and Reese "Skip" Broussard (Republican).
What is the current status of HB 873?
This bill is in committee in the House. Introduced February 27, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
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