SB40

Provides for approaching emergency or disabled vehicles on or near highways. (8/1/26)

Complete·5/15/26

Louisiana SB40 amends the procedure for approaching emergency or disabled vehicles on or near highways.

Louisiana SB40 amends existing law to clarify the procedure for approaching emergency or disabled vehicles on or near highways. It specifies that drivers must yield to authorized emergency vehicles displaying flashing lights and to any vehicle with emergency warning devices. The law also provides for technical matters and allows the Department of Public Safety and Corrections to promulgate rules in accordance with the law. Effective August 1, 2026.

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Sponsors

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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Roll Call Votes

97 Yea

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0 Nay

8 Absent

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Calendar

Mar 18

1:00 PM

Senate Committee on Transportation, Highways and Public Works

Mar 11

1:00 PM

Senate Committee on Transportation, Highways and Public Works

History

May 15

Senate

Signed by the Governor. Becomes Act No. 234.

May 15

Senate

Effective date 8/1/2026.

May 14

Senate

Sent to the Governor by the Secretary of the Senate.