HB1234 Passes Louisiana House with New Hit-and-Run Penalties
Summary
Louisiana House Bill HB1234 passed the House on April 9, 2026. The bill provides relative to penalties for hit-and-run driving and was sponsored by Rep Alonzo Knox. The substitute bill replaces HB No. 84 and was reported favorably by the Committee on Administration of Criminal Justice with a 9-0 vote.
What changed
Louisiana HB1234 passed the House of Representatives, advancing legislation that would establish new or enhanced penalties for hit-and-run driving. The bill, which substitutes for HB No. 84, received unanimous support from the Committee on Administration of Criminal Justice.
Affected parties including drivers and legal professionals should monitor the bill as it proceeds through the Louisiana Senate. If enacted, the bill would create new compliance obligations and potential penalties for hit-and-run offenses under Louisiana criminal law.
What to do next
- Monitor HB1234 for Senate action and potential amendments
- Review current hit-and-run penalty provisions in Louisiana law for upcoming changes
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ChangeBridge / Louisiana / HB1234 Passed HB1234 House Bill Passed 2026-04-09
Provides relative to penalties for hit-and-run driving
Bill Details
State Louisiana
Session 2026 Regular Session
Chamber House
Official Source www.legis.la.gov/legis/BillInfo.aspx?s=26r...
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Sponsors
Alonzo Knox (Rep - D)
Action History
2026-04-09 H Read by title, substitute title adopted, lies over in the same order of business, substitute for HB No. 84 reported by the Committee on Administration of Criminal Justice (9-0).
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