Senate Bill No. 102, introduced by Senator Pressly, enacts R.S. 32:1253.1 to establish a private right of action for trade associations within the Louisiana Motor Vehicle Commission Law. The bill allows trade associations that meet specific criteria—such as being primarily composed of at least one hundred licensed motor vehicle dealers and having at least one member with standing to sue—to bring civil actions or intervene in actions on behalf of their members. The bill outlines that the interests being protected must be relevant to the association's purpose and that the claims do not require individual member participation.

Additionally, the bill specifies that a prevailing trade association may be awarded remedies including declaratory relief, injunctive relief, and reasonable costs and attorney fees. Actions can be initiated before the commission or in any district court of competent jurisdiction. The bill is set to take effect upon the governor's signature or after the designated time for bills to become law without signature, and it includes amendments that remove certain provisions related to dealers and licensing, while modifying the standing requirements for associations.

Statutes affected:
SB102 Original: 32:1254(C)(11)