House Bill No. [insert number] enacts R.S. 9:2791.1, which establishes a limitation of liability for owners, lessors, and operators of commercial motor vehicles, including motor vehicle rental agencies. The bill defines "commercial motor vehicle" as any motor vehicle used in commerce for transporting passengers or property, and it specifies what constitutes "optional equipment." Under this new law, individuals cannot bring a cause of action against these parties for failing to install optional equipment on a commercial motor vehicle.

Additionally, the bill clarifies that the provisions do not apply to vehicles involved in accidents due to non-compliance with mandatory recall laws. It also states that owners of commercial motor vehicles have no obligation to install optional equipment, and the absence of such equipment cannot be used to prove negligence on the owner's part.