HB845

Provides relative to reinstatement fees for certain offenses assessed by the office of motor vehicles (EN +$280,400 SG RV See Note)

Complete·5/15/26

Louisiana HB845 increases reinstatement fees for drivers whose licenses were suspended for operating a vehicle under the influence of alcohol or.

Louisiana HB845 modifies the reinstatement fees for drivers whose licenses were suspended, revoked, or withdrawn due to operating a motor vehicle while under the influence of alcoholic beverages or drugs. The bill raises the fee for a first offense from $100 to $200, for a second offense from $200 to $400, and for any subsequent offense from $300 to $600. This change applies to individuals who have been convicted or pleaded guilty or nolo contendere to such charges. The bill amends R.S. 32:414(I)(1) to reflect these new fee structures.

Included in complete analysis

  • Overview
  • Core Provisions
  • Implementation
  • Impact
  • Legal Framework
  • Critical Issues

See what it does, who it affects, and the critical issues in plain language. Free, 30 seconds.

Sponsors

D
1
1
R
Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Roll Call Votes

35 Yea

RRRRRRRRRDRDDRRRRDDRRRRRDRRRDDRRRRD

0 Nay

4 Absent

RDRD

Calendar

Apr 22

1:00 PM

Senate Committee on Transportation, Highways and Public Works

Mar 23

10:00 AM

House Committee on Transportation, Highways and Public Works

History

May 15

House

Signed by the Governor. Becomes Act No. 179.

May 15

House

Effective date: 08/01/2026.

May 13

Senate

Signed by the President of the Senate.