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Read. Follow. Verify.Louisiana requires state permit and $1,000 fine for consensual noncommercial vehicle towing
Last action · March 9, 2026: Read by title, under the rules, referred to the Committee on Transportation, Highways and Public Works.Sponsor: Kellee Dickerson
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What This Bill Proposed
Louisiana HB 695 makes unlawful on state highways without a permit issued by the Department of Public Safety and Corrections, imposing a $1,000 fine for violations.
Private vehicle owners who tow cars or recreational property for nonbusiness purposes must obtain a state permit, use specific safety equipment and signage, display the permit visibly, or face steep financial penalties payable to the Louisiana State Police.
Who It Would Have Affected
Groups the bill's text would have affected, as described in the record. Being affected is not a position for or against it.
Motor vehicle owners
Vehicle owners engaging in private towing must obtain a permit, use mandated safety equipment, display the permit visibly, and pay a $1,000 fine for noncompliance.
Louisiana State Police
The agency receives fine payments collected from individuals who violate the towing permit requirements.
Department of Public Safety and Corrections
The department and its office of motor vehicles are required to issue permits and promulgate rules and regulations for implementation.
Key Facts
- Consensual noncommercial towing is prohibited on Louisiana highways unless the vehicle owner obtains a permit from the Department of Public Safety and Corrections, office of motor vehicles.
- Permit requirements mandate the use of hazard lights, reflectors, signage indicating towing is in progress, and proper towing equipment.
- The department-issued permit must be attached to any vehicle while in tow and kept clearly visible.
- Violating the towing permit requirement results in a $1,000 fine payable to the Louisiana State Police.
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- Consensual noncommercial towing is defined as the noncommercial movement or transportation of a vehicle by another vehicle with prior consent or authorization of the owner or operator.
- Noncommercial towing is defined as the movement or transportation of personal property for private, nonbusiness, or recreational purposes.
Frequently Asked Questions
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Votes, people, money & the original sourceWhere This Stands
This bill did not become law - Died at adjournment · in House committee.
Procedural history
4 actions- Mar 9, 2026HouseIntroducedRead by title, under the rules, referred to the Committee on Transportation, Highways and Public Works.
- Feb 27, 2026HousePrefiled.
- Feb 27, 2026HouseCommitteeUnder the rules, provisionally referred to the Committee on Transportation, Highways and Public Works.
- Feb 27, 2026HouseFirst appeared in the Interim Calendar on 2/27/2026.
Version history
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Fines Directed to State Police
Fines collected for towing violations under this section are explicitly made payable to the Louisiana State Police.
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Sources
www.legis.la.gov
Analysis Score
0–100- Significance20Lowered because this bill did not pass (its text scored 55)
- Controversy35Intensity of disagreement among stakeholders
- Entertainment10Compellingness for a non-policy-wonk reader
- Buzz30Current news / social attention level
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