2025 BY COULTER McMAHEN, PRESIDENT/CEO, LADA The session has officially come to a close, and LADA was present and engaged at the Capitol every step of the way. This year’s fiscal session saw 944 bills, 24 constitutional amendments and more than 750 resolutions and study requests introduced. Our team actively tracked and engaged on more than 50 measures with potential implications for the retail auto industry. Whether the issue was tax policy, insurance reform, regulatory modernization or franchise protections, our focus was clear: Protect your business, cut through red tape and ensure Louisiana dealers remain strong and competitive. Thanks to your continued support and involvement, we made meaningful progress on legislation that safeguards our industry, strengthens the franchise system and promotes a fair, competitive business environment for Louisiana dealers. Although this was officially a fiscal session, insurance and legal reform quickly emerged as a defining theme — and for good reason. Louisiana continues to rank among the most expensive states in the nation for auto injury claims. This reality has become a competitive disadvantage for employers and insurers operating in the state, prompting lawmakers to pursue bold reforms modeled after successful initiatives in states like Florida. Several key bills were signed into law this session to help restore balance to Louisiana’s legal system and curb abusive claims practices. But meaningful progress didn’t stop there. Lawmakers also advanced critical measures on tax policy, inventory relief, industry modernization and workforce development. What follows is a comprehensive summary of the most impactful legislation — both enacted and defeated — across each of these priority areas. Regular Legislative Session Recap 8
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