DIGEST
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the law or proof or indicia of legislative intent. [R.S. 1:13(B) and 24:177(E)]
Henry Burns HB No. 71
Abstract: Requires law enforcement officers to determine compliance with the requirements of
the Compulsory Motor Vehicle Liability Security law.
Present law requires law enforcement officers to determine if the owner or lessee of each motor
vehicle stopped at an administrative violations checkpoint, motor vehicle accidents, or in
connection with an alleged violation of the law has evidence of the required compulsory motor
vehicle liability security contained in the vehicle.
Proposed law retains present law and further requires law enforcement officers to electronically
verify, as applicable, within their capability that such documents, evidencing that the motor
vehicle is compliant, are current.
(Amends R.S. 32:863.1(B))
Summary of Amendments Adopted by House
House Floor Amendments to the engrossed bill.
1. Clarifies that when making a compliance determination law enforcement officers
must verify current compulsory motor vehicle liability security through electronic
verification by means within their capacity.