Environment
No direct effect
Neutral — no direct effect identified.
Benefits
- No material direct effect identified.
Risks
- No material direct effect identified.
StateLouisianaTo Governor
HB 762: MTR VEHICLE/OFFICE: Prohibits the Office of Motor Vehicles from referring certain cases to the Office of Debt Recovery
Mike Bayham
HB 762 status: To Governor — Becomes Act No. 952 without the Governor's signature (updated Jun 23, 2026).
Source
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Confidence
Low
Analysis basis
OpenStates summary
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What this bill does
Official summary alongside an AI-generated read on where it stands and why.
Overall Score
60OUT OF 100
Score:60/100 civic fit
Risk:Moderate Risk
Impact:Moderate Impact 55/100
Constitutionality85%
Bipartisan70%
Public opinion80%
Bill summary
What changes
The Office of Motor Vehicles (OMV) is prohibited from referring unpaid debt cases to the Office of Debt Recovery.
Who is affected
Louisiana residents with unpaid motor vehicle-related fines and state government collection agencies.
Requirements and enforcement
The OMV must alter its collections workflow to handle cases internally rather than transferring them to the Office of Debt Recovery.
Costs and funding
Not stated, though potential state revenue impact is an inherent risk.
When it takes effect
Becomes Act No. 952 effective following the 2026 session.
Potential benefits
Reduced reliance on external debt collection and lowered financial barriers for individuals with outstanding vehicle-related debt.
Risks and tradeoffs
Potential for reduced state revenue collection and administrative difficulty in managing debt without centralized collection support.
What is still unknown
The specific categories of cases exempted from referral and the total fiscal impact on state coffers.
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Impact analysis
✦ AI analysisModeled effects across six domains, estimated from bill text and comparable legislation.
Economy
Mixed / Neutral
55%
Benefits
- Reduces financial pressure on individual residents
- Decreases use of third-party debt collection services
- Simplifies state administrative workflows
Risks
- Potential loss of state government revenue
- Increased fiscal burden for internal OMV debt management
- Delayed recovery of outstanding public funds
Society
Positive outlook
65%
Benefits
- Lowers risk of vehicle license suspension due to debt
- Supports mobility for lower-income populations
- Reduces social stigma of debt collection
Risks
- Potential for accumulation of unpaid fees
- Lack of alternative repayment structure for citizens
- Decreased voluntary compliance with state fines
Technology Industry
No direct effect
Neutral — no direct effect identified.
Benefits
- No material direct effect identified.
Risks
- No material direct effect identified.
Civic Accountability
Positive outlook
60%
Benefits
- Limits agency-wide automated debt referrals
- Restricts expansion of state debt collection authority
- Improves legislative oversight of OMV practices
Risks
- Reduced centralized tracking of outstanding state debt
- Diminished oversight of debt recovery efficacy
- Potential for administrative backlog within OMV
Public Health & Safety
No direct effect
Neutral — no direct effect identified.
Benefits
- No material direct effect identified.
Risks
- No material direct effect identified.
03
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Low
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Where it stands
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- CommitteeComplete
- Chamber votesComplete
- Final agreementComplete
- GovernorCurrent
- EnactedUpcoming
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