SB 278

Louisiana Senate bill in Session 2026R.

Status: passed_upper. Latest action: May 12, 2026.

CRIME/PUNISHMENT: Prohibits the reinstatement of a driver's license suspended for driving under the influence without the installation of an ignition interlock device. (8/1/26).

Bill ID LA-2026R-SB-278
Session 2026R
Status passed_upper
Committee Administration of Criminal Justice - Considered 5/19/26
Senate passed_upper 2026-05-12
Criminal Justice
Sponsor
Rick Edmonds
Official Source Back to Bills
Actions Timeline
Date Event Detail
2026-02-27 Introduced Bill introduced
2026-05-12 Status passed_upper
2026-05-12 Latest Action Read by title, amended, recommitted to the Committee on Administration of Criminal Justice.
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