Louisiana · 2026 Regular Session · Bill
HB 846: MTR VEHICLE/LICEN PLATES: Prohibits drivers from obscuring license plates with coverings or films
Enacted Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
HB 846 is a bill introduced in the Louisiana House on February 27, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: MTR VEHICLE/LICEN PLATES: Prohibits drivers from obscuring license plates with coverings or films. Primary sponsor: Mike Bayham (Republican). It lists 1 additional sponsor. Most recent recorded action (May 22, 2026): Signed by the Governor. Becomes Act No. 322.
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Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 1 · Republican 1
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mike Bayham | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 103 |
| Mandie Landry | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 91 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- Signed by the Governor. Becomes Act No. 322.
- Effective date: 01/01/2027.
- Sent to the Governor for executive approval.
- Enrolled and signed by the Speaker of the House.
- Signed by the President of the Senate.
- Read by title, roll called, yeas 94, nays 2, Senate amendments concurred in.
- Received from the Senate with amendments.
- Scheduled for concurrence on 05/13/2026.
- The amended bill was read by title, passed by a vote of 34 yeas and 1 nays, and ordered returned to the House. Motion to reconsider tabled.
- Reported without Legislative Bureau amendments. Read by title and passed to third reading and final passage.
- Committee amendments read and adopted. Read by title and referred to the Legislative Bureau.
- Reported with amendments.
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