Senate approves expansion of ignition-interlock requirements for DUI cases
Apr 21, 2026
Apr 21, 2026
Senate Bill 278, sponsored by Sen. Edmonds, expands use of ignition interlock devices tied to driver's-license reinstatement after DUI; sponsor said interlocks reduce repeat drunk-driving crashes. The measure passed on final passage.
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Senate Bill 278, sponsored by Senator Edmonds, moved to final passage after sponsor remarks that the bill will expand ignition-interlock requirements in Louisiana's driver's-license reinstatement process for DUI offenders.
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