HB844

Defines the term "school zone" relative to the operation of a motor vehicle while using a wireless telecommunication device (EN NO IMPACT See Note)

Final Passage·5/28/26

Defines "school zone" for purposes of prohibiting the use of wireless telecommunications devices while operating a motor vehicle.

Louisiana HB844 amends existing law to define "school zone" as any designated area adjacent to a public or private kindergarten through twelfth grade school or postsecondary institution, properly marked with official school warning or similar traffic control signage, and extending not less than 250 feet prior to the beginning of the zone. The school zone is in effect 60 minutes before school starts, 60 minutes after school starts, 60 minutes before school ends, and 60 minutes after school ends.

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Where it stands

Last
Passed both chambers · 36–0 · May 28
Current
Awaiting the Governor
Next
Signature or veto

Sponsors

0
1
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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Roll Call Votes

36 Yea

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0 Nay

3 Absent

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Calendar

Apr 29

10:00 AM

Senate Committee on Transportation, Highways and Public Works

Mar 30

10:00 AM

House Committee on Transportation, Highways and Public Works

History

May 29

House

Sent to the Governor for executive approval.

May 28

House

Received from the Senate without amendments.

May 28

House

Enrolled and signed by the Speaker of the House.