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HB 568 Engrossed 2023 Regular Session Phelps
Abstract: Specifies that the reinstatement fee assessed by the office of motor vehicles will not apply
if it is the insured's first violation and the lapse of insurance coverage was for five days or
less.
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 be imposed for a period ranging from
12 to 18 months until proof of required vehicle 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 five days or less. Requires notice be
transmitted to the insured through LA wallet within one to five days before issuing the violation.
Proposed law requires the Dept. of Public Safety and Corrections 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 Transportation, Highways and
Public Works to the original bill:
1. Add a requirement that notice of cancellation be provided through LA wallet within one
to five days before issuing the violation.