This bill amends and reenacts several provisions related to motor vehicle reinstatements in Louisiana, specifically addressing the management of delinquent debts owed to the office of motor vehicles. Key changes include the removal of the mandate for the office to refer final delinquent debts to the office of debt recovery, allowing the office to settle debts to avoid litigation, and requiring debtors to provide an email address for notifications. The definition of "delinquent debt" is updated to reflect debts that are 180 days or more past due, and the bill introduces a late fee for missed installment payments. Additionally, it establishes a Reinstatement Relief Program for individuals with reinstatement fees due to lapses in insurance coverage.

The bill also modifies the installment agreement process by eliminating fixed monthly payment amounts tied to specific debt levels, allowing the commissioner of the office of motor vehicles to consider individual financial circumstances when determining payment plans. It mandates that the office of motor vehicles provide reinstatements at all field locations and outlines the procedures for notifying debtors of missed payments and potential consequences, including the suspension of driving privileges. The provisions of this Act are retroactive, applying to all individuals with outstanding debts as of the effective date, even if those debts have already been referred to debt recovery.

Statutes affected:
HB683 Original: 32:8(B)
HB683 Engrossed: 32:8(A)(2), 32:4(B)
HB683 Reengrossed: 32:8(A)(2), 32:4(B)
HB683 Enrolled: 32:8(A)(2), 32:4(B)
HB683 Act 629: 32:8(A)(2), 32:4(B)