Senate Resolution No. by Senator Barrow directs the Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development (DOTD) to conduct a comprehensive study on road hazards affecting state highways and their impact on residents. The resolution highlights the responsibility of DOTD in maintaining over 16,000 miles of roadways and emphasizes the public safety risks, financial burdens, and vehicular damage caused by road hazards such as potholes and deteriorating infrastructure. It calls for transparency in data related to damage claims, repair response times, and the assessment of road hazard management practices, while also noting that other states have implemented various strategies to address similar issues.

The resolution mandates that the DOTD evaluate national best practices, compile data on citizen claims, assess the burdens on lower-income and rural communities, and review relevant statutes regarding liability and insurance. Additionally, the DOTD is tasked with developing policy recommendations aimed at improving road hazard mitigation and compensation procedures. A report detailing the findings and recommendations is to be submitted to the Senate Committee on Transportation, Highways and Public Works and the David R. Poynter Legislative Research Library by February 1, 2026.