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, as well as motor vehicle rental agencies. The bill defines "commercial motor vehicle" as any motor vehicle used in commerce for transporting passengers or property, including those from rental agencies. It also defines "optional equipment" as components not required by federal safety standards at the time of manufacture or installation.

Under this new law, individuals cannot file lawsuits against the aforementioned parties for failing to install optional equipment on commercial motor vehicles. However, this limitation does not apply if the vehicle was involved in an accident due to non-compliance with a mandatory recall law. Furthermore, the bill 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 in court.