House Bill No. 344, introduced by Representative Bagley, proposes significant amendments to Louisiana's motor vehicle inspection laws. The bill removes the requirement for inspection stickers for most vehicles, retaining this mandate only for commercial motor vehicles and those used for student transportation. It also eliminates the need for assembled vehicles to have inspection stickers and repeals the provision that allowed law enforcement to issue written notices for unsafe vehicle conditions, replacing it with the authority to issue citations directly for unsafe or improperly equipped vehicles.

Furthermore, the bill modifies inspection requirements for vehicles registered in parishes under the federal Clean Air Act, mandating emissions inspections in accordance with federal regulations. It repeals several sections of current law, including those related to inspection stations and certificates, thereby significantly changing the vehicle inspection framework in Louisiana. The amendments aim to streamline the inspection process and reduce regulatory burdens while maintaining safety and environmental standards for specific vehicle categories. The bill also includes technical changes to enhance clarity and functionality, particularly for the city of New Orleans.

Statutes affected:
HB344 Original: 32:1304(A)(1), 32:1306(C), 32:1(A), 32:5(D)(3)
HB344 Engrossed: 32:1304(A)(1), 32:1306(C), 32:1(A), 32:5(D)(3)