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Provides relative to the imposition of fines for driving while impaired

Provides relative to the imposition of fines for driving while impaired

Status1
Last ActionJan 30, 2026
CommitteeAdministration of Criminal Justice
Pre-filed
Introduced
Committee
Floor
Passed
Signed
2026 Regular Session
Bill Analysis
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Present law provides that in addition to the ordinary fines for driving while impaired, the offender shall be charged an additional fine to be deposited into the Louisiana Emergency Response Network Fund.

Present law provides that the additional fines shall be made in the following amounts: (1) For a first offense, an additional $25. (2) For a second offense, an additional $50. (3) For a third offense, an additional $100. (4) For a fourth or subsequent offense, an additional $250.

Proposed law repeals these additional fines.

Effective upon signature of governor or lapse of time for gubernatorial action.

(Repeals R.S. 14:98.1(A)(4), 98.2(A)(5), 98.3(A)(4), and 98.4(A)(3))

Legislative History
Jan 30, 2026House
Prefiled.
Jan 30, 2026House
Under the rules, provisionally referred to the Committee on Administration of Criminal Justice.
Jan 30, 2026House
First appeared in the Interim Calendar on 1/30/2026.
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Bill Details
Bill NumberHB56
Session2026 Regular Session
ChamberHouse
TypeHouse Bill
Status1
CommitteeAdministration of Criminal Justice
IntroducedJanuary 31, 2026
Last Action DateJanuary 30, 2026
Last ActionPrefiled.
Sponsor & Authors
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Primary Sponsor
Debbie Villio
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Session Context
Session2026 Regular Session
ConvenesMarch 9, 2026
Sine DieJune 1, 2026 (6pm)
11
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