HB82

Provides relative to penalties for DWI offenses (EN SEE FISC NOTE GF EX)

Complete·5/15/26

Louisiana HB82 increases penalties for third and fourth DWI offenses for those previously convicted of vehicular homicide, third degree feticide, or.

Louisiana HB82 amends existing law to increase penalties for third and fourth DWI offenses for individuals previously convicted of vehicular homicide, third degree feticide, or first degree vehicular negligent injuring. For a third offense, the offender faces a fine of up to $2,000 and imprisonment for 5 to 15 years, with at least 5 years without parole, probation, or suspension. For a fourth offense, the fine increases to $5,000 and imprisonment for 12 to 30 years, with no part of the sentence eligible for parole, probation, or suspension.

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Sponsors

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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Roll Call Votes

35 Yea

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0 Nay

4 Absent

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Calendar

Apr 28

9:30 AM

Senate Committee on Judiciary C

Apr 7

9:00 AM

House Committee on Appropriations

History

May 15

House

Signed by the Governor. Becomes Act No. 117.

May 15

House

Effective date: 08/01/2026.

May 13

Senate

Signed by the President of the Senate.