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HB 536 Reengrossed 2021 Regular Session Phelps
Abstract: Changes the number of days that trigger the imposition of sanctions for lapse of required
vehicle insurance liability.
Present law requires the secretary, upon a determination that a vehicle is not covered by security as
required by present law or the owner or lessee has allowed the required security to lapse, to revoke
the registration of the vehicle, impound the vehicle, and cancel the vehicle's license plate.
Present law requires sanctions for a violation of present law to be imposed for a period ranging from
12 to 18 months until proof of required liability security is provided to the secretary and all
reinstatement fees are paid.
Present law requires a reinstatement fee of $100 per violation if the vehicle was not covered by the
required security for a period of 1-30 days, $250 per violation if the vehicle was not covered by the
required security for a period of 31-90 days, and $500 per violation if the vehicle was not covered
by the required security for a period in excess of 90 days.
Proposed law provides that the reinstatement fee does not apply if the violation is the insured's first
violation and the lapse of insurance coverage was for 10 days or less.
Proposed law requires the Dept. of Public Safety and Corrections to adopt and promulgate rules and
regulations, in accordance with the Administrative Procedure Act, to bring any existing
administrative rules into conformity with the provisions of proposed law.
Effective upon signature of governor or lapse of time for gubernatorial action.
(Amends R.S. 32:863(A)(3)(a))
Summary of Amendments Adopted by House
The Committee Amendments Proposed by House Committee on Appropriations to the engrossed
bill:
1. Change the number of days that trigger the $100 per violation penalty if the vehicle was
not covered by the required security from 11-30 days to 1-30 days.
2. Provide an exemption from the reinstatement fee if the violation is the insured's first violation and the lapse of insurance coverage was for 10 days or less.