HB 1032: MOTOR VEHICLES: Clarifies references to substances applicable to operating a motor vehicle under the influence - Louisiana

HB1032 Original → HB1032 Act 690 · 4 edits

MODERATE

The bill was converted from a draft proposal to an enrolled act, finalizing its legal status. It clarifies that DUI offenses involving drugs or alcohol combinations apply even when a person's sentence is suspended. It also updates suspension periods and reinstatement fees based on the number of prior convictions.

Scope change

The bill's scope was expanded to explicitly include cases where a person's sentence is suspended, ensuring these individuals are subject to the same DUI penalties as those with standard sentences.

ELIGIBILITY

Added language to clarify that DUI laws apply to individuals whose sentences are suspended under specific criminal procedure articles.

REQUIREMENT

Adjusted suspension periods and reinstatement fees to reflect updated thresholds for first, second, and subsequent offenses.

TIMELINE

Updated the time window for counting prior offenses from ten years to five years for determining repeat offender penalties.

TECHNICAL

Converted the document from a draft bill to an enrolled act, finalizing its text and page numbering.

HB1032 Enrolled → HB1032 Original · 4 edits

MODERATE

This bill updates the language in Louisiana's driving laws to clarify which substances count as 'under the influence' when determining license suspensions. It aligns the list of banned substances to include all drugs and alcohol combinations, ensuring consistency across different sections of the law.

Scope change

The scope of the law regarding substance definitions was broadened and clarified to ensure all drug and alcohol combinations are treated uniformly in DUI cases.

DEFINITION

Updated the definition of 'under the influence' to explicitly include 'any drug, combination of drugs, or combination of alcohol and drugs' in multiple sections to prevent ambiguity.

Removed the specific phrase 'any drug' from one section where it appeared separately, streamlining the text to rely on the comprehensive 'any other drug or substance' clause already present in the statute.

Corrected a grammatical error in the text by removing the word 'any' before 'drug' in the list of central nervous system stimulants.

TECHNICAL

Changed the document header from 'ENROLLED' to 'ORIGINAL' and updated page numbering references, indicating this is the original version of the bill rather than the final enrolled version.

HB1032 Reengrossed → HB1032 Enrolled · 6 edits · May 26, 2026

MODERATE

The bill was finalized as an enrolled version, removing the draft header and adding a specific provision that allows drivers to request a license reinstatement if the suspension would deprive them of life necessities or their livelihood. Additionally, the suspension periods for repeat DUI offenses were standardized to 24 months for a second offense and 36 months for a third or subsequent offense, with clearer rules on counting prior offenses.

Scope change

The bill's scope remains focused on motor vehicle DUI laws, but the application of suspension periods and the criteria for counting prior offenses were clarified and standardized.

REQUIREMENT

Added a new requirement allowing license suspension to be waived if the driver proves the suspension would deprive them or their family of life necessities or prevent them from earning a livelihood.

Updated reinstatement fees to $100 for one prior conviction, $200 for two prior convictions, and $300 for each additional conviction after the second.

TIMELINE

Standardized the license suspension period for a second DUI offense to exactly 24 months.

Standardized the license suspension period for a third or subsequent DUI offense to exactly 36 months.

ELIGIBILITY

Clarified that prior offenses committed more than ten years ago do not count toward the number of offenses for suspension calculations.

Clarified that offenses committed more than ten years ago do not count toward the number of offenses for suspension calculations.

HB1032 Engrossed → HB1032 Reengrossed · 3 edits · May 26, 2026

MINOR

The bill was reengrossed to correct formatting errors and update page numbering. The substantive legal text regarding license suspensions, reinstatement fees, and DUI offenses remains unchanged from the previous version.

TECHNICAL

Corrected the document title from 'ENGROSSED' to 'REENGROSSED' and updated the page count from 8 to 12 to reflect the final version.

Deleted a paragraph of text that appeared to be a duplicate or leftover section from the previous draft, which disrupted the flow of the document.

Reordered and cleaned up the line breaks and indentation in the text to ensure the legal language is presented correctly and is easier to read.

MOTOR VEHICLES: Clarifies references to substances applicable to operating a motor vehicle under the influence

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