HB1050

Modifies provisions relative to certain requirements for commercial driver's licenses

Complete·6/9/26

Louisiana HB1050 modifies commercial driver's license requirements, including age limits and vision standards.

Louisiana HB1050 amends the age requirements for obtaining various classes of commercial driver's licenses. It specifies that a Class "E" or "D" license can be granted to individuals 17 years or older, while Class "A", "B", or "C" licenses require applicants to be 18 years or older. It also mandates that first-time applicants aged 17 must provide a signed statement attesting to 50 hours of supervised driving practice. HB1050 removes the minimum vision requirements for intrastate driver waivers and adjusts the gross vehicle weight rating for certain licenses.

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Sponsors

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Roll Call Votes

35 Yea

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0 Nay

4 Absent

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Calendar

May 14

12:00 AM

Senate Committee on Transportation, Highways and Public Works

History

Jun 9

House

Signed by the Governor. Becomes Act No. 868.

Jun 9

House

Effective date: 08/01/2026.

May 27

Senate

Signed by the President of the Senate.