HB438

Creates the crime of unlawful operation of a commercial motor vehicle

Introduced·2/25/26
Ment Text

Louisiana HB438 creates the crime of unlawful operation of a commercial motor vehicle with fines for violations.

Louisiana HB438 establishes the crime of operating a commercial motor vehicle without meeting federal qualification requirements. Violators face a fine of up to $500 for a first offense and up to $1,000 for subsequent offenses. The bill defines "commercial motor vehicle" and adds this new crime to the state's criminal code.

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Where it stands

Current
Administration of Criminal Justice Committee
Next
Committee decision

Sponsors

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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

History

Mar 9

House

Read by title, under the rules, referred to the Committee on Administration of Criminal Justice.

Feb 27

House

First appeared in the Interim Calendar on 2/27/2026.

Feb 25

House

Prefiled.