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HB 762

MTR VEHICLE/OFFICE: Prohibits the Office of Motor Vehicles from referring certain cases to the Office of Debt Recovery

2026 Regular Session Introduced by Mike Bayham and 1 co-sponsor

HB 762 would stop the Louisiana OMV from referring certain vehicle-related debts to the Office of Debt Recovery, shifting those cases to other OMV processes.

Effective date: 08/01/2026.
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Bill Summary · HB 762

Summary of Bill HB 762 (Louisiana, 2026)

Title

MTR VEHICLE/OFFICE: Prohibits the Office of Motor Vehicles from referring certain cases to the Office of Debt Recovery

Primary Purpose and Intent

HB 762 would restrict the Office of Motor Vehicles (OMV) in Louisiana from referring specific types of cases or debts to the Office of Debt Recovery. The overarching goal appears to be to limit or exclude certain OMV-related debts or enforcement actions from being pursued by the state debt collection office, though the exact scope and definitions of “certain cases” are not specified in the available information. The bill’s action history indicates it is being considered within the transportation and public works oversight framework rather than as a standalone debt collection reform.

Key Provisions (as implied by title)

  • Prohibition or limitation on referrals: The OMV would be prohibited from referring certain cases or categories of debt to the Office of Debt Recovery.
  • Scope of “certain cases”: The bill would define or specify which OMV cases are excluded from referral to debt recovery; the precise categories (e.g., traffic fines, licensing violations, regulatory penalties, or other vehicle-related charges) would be defined in the bill text.
  • Administration of referrals: The bill would establish procedures, if any, for handling eligible debts within OMV or for directing them to alternative processes, rather than to the Office of Debt Recovery.
  • Compliance and enforcement: Provisions may address compliance requirements for OMV staff, potential penalties for failure to adhere to the new rule, and timelines for implementation.

Who or What Would Be Affected

  • The Office of Motor Vehicles (OMV): Primary implementer of the restriction; would adjust policies and referral practices accordingly.
  • Office of Debt Recovery: Potentially affected by a reduction in case referrals it typically handles, depending on the final scope defined in the bill.
  • Debtors/Licensees/Vehicle-Related Violators: Individuals or entities with OMV-related debts or fines that would fall under the restricted referral categories; the handling of collection efforts for these debts may shift to alternative OMV processes or other debt collection mechanisms.
  • Louisiana state debt collection and enforcement processes: If certain referrals are blocked, related workflows and timelines may be impacted.

Procedural and Timeline Aspects

  • Introduction and Sponsorship: Co-sponsored by Mike Bayham.
  • Referral to Committee: Referred to the Committee on Transportation, Highways and Public Works after read by title on 2026-03-09 (and provisional referral on 2026-02-27).
  • Next Steps: The bill would be considered, possibly amended, and voted on by the Transportation, Highways and Public Works Committee before moving to the full chamber for debate and a vote.

Notes and Considerations

  • The exact definitions of “certain cases” and the specific categories of debt or referrals affected are not provided in the available summary. Reading the full bill text would clarify:
    • Which OMV cases are exempt from referral to the Office of Debt Recovery (e.g., civil fines, administrative penalties, licensing suspensions, vehicle-related offenses).
    • Any transitional provisions, effective dates, and consequences for non-compliance.
    • Whether this change requires administrative rulemaking or funding adjustments for OMV operations.

This summary captures the bill’s apparent intent to restrict OMV referrals to the Office of Debt Recovery and outlines the potential impacts on agencies and debtors. For a complete understanding, the bill’s full text and any fiscal notes or legislative analyses should be consulted.

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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