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HB 520

TAX/SALES-USE-EXEMPT: Establishes a state and local sales and use tax exemption for certain antique motor vehicles and increases the fee for issuance of special license plates for those vehicles (EN DECREASE GF RV See Note)

2025 Regular Session Introduced by Tehmi Chassion and 9 co-sponsors

Louisiana exempts antique motor vehicles from sales tax while raising special license plate fees, effective July 1, 2025.

Becomes Act No. 506 without the Governor's signature.
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Bill Summary · HB 520

Legislative bill overview

HB 520 creates a state and local sales and use tax exemption for antique motor vehicles in Louisiana while simultaneously increasing the special license plate fee for these vehicles. The bill became law on July 1, 2025, without the Governor's signature.

Why is this important

This legislation affects both vehicle collectors and state tax revenue. The sales tax exemption reduces costs for purchasing antique vehicles, potentially stimulating the collector car market, while the increased plate fee creates a new revenue stream to offset the exemption's fiscal impact.

Potential points of contention

  • Revenue trade-off: The bill decreases General Fund revenue (noted in the summary), meaning fewer state dollars for other services unless the plate fee increase fully compensates
  • Definition clarity: "Certain antique motor vehicles" requires precise regulatory definition to prevent misuse and ensure only qualifying vehicles receive exemptions
  • Fairness concerns: Critics may argue this provides a tax benefit primarily to higher-income collectors while general consumers still pay full sales tax on vehicles

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

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