GREEN SHEET REDIGEST
HB 568 2023 Regular Session Phelps
MTR VEHICLE/VIOLATIONS: Provides relative to sanctions for a lapse in required
vehicle liability security.
DIGEST
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 any state-authorized digitized
credentials 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.
Summary of Amendments Adopted by Senate
Committee Amendments Proposed by Senate Committee on Transportation, Highways,
and Public Works to the engrossed bill
1. Removes "LA Wallet" and adds provision for any state-authorized digitized
credentials.
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