SR 161 — MOTOR VEHICLES: Directs the Department of Public Safety and Corrections, office of motor vehicles to study options for regulating and reducing fees charged by licensed driver education and training schools operating in Louisiana.
Last action — Enrolled. Signed by the President of the Senate and sent to the Secretary of State by the Secretary of the Senate on 6/2/2026.
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This bill has been enacted into law. Introduced May 26, 2026. Enacted.
Signed by Governor Jeff Landry (Republican) on June 01, 2026.
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Current position in the legislative process.
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1 sponsor
1 primary, 0 co-sponsors signed on.
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Single-party support
Sponsorship is currently within one party (1 D).
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In plain language
The bill directs a study on regulating fees for driver education schools in Louisiana.
This measure mandates the Department of Public Safety and Corrections to explore options for managing and potentially lowering fees charged by licensed driver education and training schools in Louisiana. It aims to address the cost of obtaining driver education for residents.
What this means for you
- Consumers: This means that consumers may see a reduction in the fees for driver education, making it more affordable.
Bill Text
What changed in the latest version
39 added · 52 removedPlain-language change summary
The latest version of Bill SR 161 has added details requiring the Office of Motor Vehicles to conduct a study on the costs of driver education in Louisiana. This includes examining current fees, regional price differences, reasons for cost increases, and how other states handle similar issues. This change matters because it aims to ensure that driver education remains affordable and accessible, particularly for low-income families, while still maintaining quality and safety standards.
SLS 26RS-4352 ORIGINAL Regular Session ENROLLED SENATE RESOLUTION NO.
161 BY SENATOR BARROW MOTORA VEHICLES.RESOLUTION Todirecttheofficeofmotorvehicles,DepartmentofPublicSafetyandCorrections,tostudy options for regulating and reducing fees charged by licensed driver education and training schools operating in Louisiana.
Directs the Department of Public Safety and Corrections, office of motor vehicles to study options for regulating and reducing fees charged bylicensed driver education and training schools operating in Louisiana.
A RESOLUTION Todirecttheofficeofmotorvehicles,DepartmentofPublicSafetyandCorrections,tostudy options for regulating and reducing fees charged by licensed driver education and training schools operating in Louisiana.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the study shall examine, at minimum, the Pagefollowing: 1 of 2 SLS 26RS-4352 ORIGINAL SR NO.
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BEPage IT1 FURTHER RESOLVED that the office of motor2 vehiclesSR mayNO. consult and collaborate with the Louisiana Legislative Auditor in conducting this study.
161 ENROLLED BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the office of motor vehicles may consult and collaborate with the Louisiana Legislative Auditor in conducting this study.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that a copyofcopy of this Resolution be transmitted to the commissioner of the office of motor vehicles.
ThePRESIDENT originalOF instrumentTHE andSENATE thePage following2 digest, which constitutes no part of the2 legislative instrument, were prepared bySenate Legislative Services.
The keyword, summary, and digest do not constitute part of the law or proof or indicia of legislative intent.
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1:13(B) and 24:177(E)] DIGEST SR 161 Original 2026 Regular Session Barrow Directs the office of motor vehicles, Department of Public Safetyand Corrections, to study options for regulating and reducing fees charged by licensed driver education and training schools operating in Louisiana.
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Action History
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Enrolled. Signed by the President of the Senate and sent to the Secretary of State by the Secretary of the Senate on 6/2/2026.
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Read by title and adopted.
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Rules suspended. Introduced in the Senate. Read by title and placed on the Calendar for a second reading.
Sponsors
- Regina Barrow · Primary
Sponsorship breakdown
Export CSV (upgrade) →1 sponsors · 0 co-sponsors · 146 not signed on
Sponsors (1)
- Regina Barrow Democrat
Co-sponsors (0)
None.
Not signed on (146)
146 members have not signed on to this bill.
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Frequently asked questions
- Who sponsors SR 161?
- SR 161 is sponsored by Regina Barrow (Democrat).
- What is the current status of SR 161?
- This bill has been enacted into law. Introduced May 26, 2026. Enacted.
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