HB999 — MTR VEHICLE/COMPULS INS: Permits the impoundment of out-of-state vehicles not covered by compulsory liability insurance
Last action — Effective date: 06/09/2026.
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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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6Enacted
This bill has been enacted into law. Introduced March 23, 2026. Enacted.
Signed by Governor Jeff Landry (Republican) on May 25, 2026.
Prognosis
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Enacted
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 R).
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In plain language
Allows impounding of out-of-state vehicles lacking compulsory liability insurance.
This bill permits the impoundment of vehicles from other states if they do not have the required liability insurance. It aims to enforce insurance requirements for vehicles driving in the state.
Summary
MTR VEHICLE/COMPULS INS: Permits the impoundment of out-of-state vehicles not covered by compulsory liability insurance
Bill Text
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Read HB999 on the official Louisiana source →Action History
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Read by title, substitute title adopted, lies over in the same order of business, substitute for HB No. 174 reported by the Committee on Insurance (15-0).
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Read by title, ordered engrossed, passed to 3rd reading.
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Scheduled for floor debate on 03/26/2026.
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Read third time by title, roll called on final passage, yeas 88, nays 0. Finally passed, title adopted, ordered to the Senate.
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Received in the Senate. Read first time by title and placed on the Calendar for a second reading.
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Read second time by title and referred to the Committee on Transportation, Highways and Public Works.
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Reported favorably.
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Read by title and referred to the Legislative Bureau.
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Reported without Legislative Bureau amendments. Read by title and passed to third reading and final passage.
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Rules suspended. Read by title, passed by a vote of 36 yeas and 0 nays, and ordered returned to the House. Motion to reconsider tabled.
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Received from the Senate without amendments.
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Enrolled and signed by the Speaker of the House.
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Signed by the President of the Senate.
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Sent to the Governor for executive approval.
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Signed by the Governor. Becomes Act No. 861.
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Effective date: 06/09/2026.
Sponsors
- Michael "Gabe" Firment · Primary
Sponsorship breakdown
Export CSV (upgrade) →1 sponsors · 0 co-sponsors · 146 not signed on
Sponsors (1)
- Michael "Gabe" Firment Republican
Co-sponsors (0)
None.
Not signed on (146)
146 members have not signed on to this bill.
Show all 146 →"Not signed on" means a member has not sponsored or co-sponsored this bill — it does not imply opposition. Members flagged Voted No have a recorded No vote on this bill.
Subjects
Frequently asked questions
- What does HB999 do?
- MTR VEHICLE/COMPULS INS: Permits the impoundment of out-of-state vehicles not covered by compulsory liability insurance
- Who sponsors HB999?
- HB999 is sponsored by Michael "Gabe" Firment (Republican).
- What is the current status of HB999?
- This bill has been enacted into law. Introduced March 23, 2026. Enacted.
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