Senate Bill No. 431, introduced by Senator Foil, amends existing laws regarding the operational hours of towing and storage companies in Louisiana. The bill requires these companies to have personnel available to release vehicles or personal property for a minimum of six hours on both Saturdays and Sundays, in addition to their regular business hours of 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday. This change aims to enhance accessibility for individuals needing to retrieve their vehicles or belongings during the weekend.

Additionally, the bill enacts a new provision that establishes the administrative and mailing fees for filing the Official Report of Stored Vehicles, which will be determined by the Public Service Commission. The effective date for these changes is set for August 1, 2026. Overall, the bill seeks to improve service availability for towing and storage companies while maintaining existing regulations.

Statutes affected:
SB431 Original: 32:1734(F)