SB205

Provides for boat registrations. (8/1/26) (EN -$14,850 SD RV See Note)

Complete·5/22/26

Louisiana SB205 regulates boat registrations, requiring numbering and display of certificates for motorboats, houseboats, and sailboats.

Louisiana SB205 amends existing law to require motorboats, houseboats, and sailboats to be numbered and display their certificates on each side of the bow. Exceptions include vessels already numbered under federal law or another state's approved system. The law aims to ensure all boats operating in Louisiana waters are properly identified and documented. Effective August 1, 2026.

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Sponsors

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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Roll Call Votes

96 Yea

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0 Nay

9 Absent

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Calendar

Mar 11

1:00 PM

Senate Committee on Natural Resources

History

May 22

Senate

Signed by the Governor. Becomes Act No. 363.

May 22

Senate

Effective date 8/1/2026.

May 20

Senate

Sent to the Governor by the Secretary of the Senate.