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HB 1086
Louisiana House•Senate Floor Calendar
Summary
HB 1086, which provides with respect to electronic titles and registration for motor vehicles (RE1 NO IMPACT See Note), was introduced in the House on Mar 30, 2026 by Rep. Michael Melerine (R). It last saw action on May 26, 2026: Read by title and returned to the Calendar, subject to call.
Record
Text
HB 1086 has 1 roll call.
hb1086/engrossed.txtHLS 26RS-2136 REENGROSSED2026 Regular SessionHOUSE BILL NO. 1086 (Substitute for House Bill No. 885 by Representative Melerine)BY REPRESENTATIVE MELERINEMOTOR VEHICLES: Provides with respect to electronic titles and registration for motorvehicles1AN ACT2 To amend and reenact R.S. 32:707.2(A), (C)(1) and (2), and (D), to enact R.S. 32:702(18),3705(B)(6) and (7), 707.2(I) and (J), 707.2.1, and 707.2.2, and to repeal R.S.432:707.2(G), relative to electronic lien, titling, and recordation of motor vehicles; to5provide for system requirements for electronic lien, titling, and recordation of motor6vehicles; to provide for the duties of the office of motor vehicles; to provide for the7use of electronic signatures; to provide for civil immunity; to provide for8effectiveness; to provide for severability; to direct the Louisiana State Law Institute9to alphabetize and renumber definitions; and to provide for related matters.10 Be it enacted by the Legislature of Louisiana:11Section 1. R.S. 32:707.2(A), (C)(1) and (2), and (D) are hereby amended and12 reenacted and R.S. 32:702(18), 705(B)(6) and (7), 707.2(I) and (J), 707.2.1, and 707.2.2 are13 hereby enacted to read as follows:14§702. Definitions15As used in this Chapter:16* * *17(18) "Certificate of title" means the record that is evidence of ownership of18a motor vehicle, whether paper or electronic, issued by the department.19* * *20§705. Acceptance and delivery of certificate21* * *Page 1 of 13CODING: Words in struck through type are deletions from existing law; words underscoredare additions.HLS 26RS-2136 REENGROSSEDHB NO. 10861B. For purposes of this Section, an "endorsement" means one of the2following:3* * *4(6) The electronic signature of the seller affixed to an electronic record of5assignment or transfer of title in a manner authorized by the department, consistent6with the provisions of the Louisiana Uniform Electronic Transaction Act, R.S.79:2601 et seq. The electronic signatures shall comply with the Identity Assurance8Level 2 (IAL2) security standard as defined in the National Institute of Standards and9Technology Special Publication 800-63A.10(7) An electronic signature of the seller affixed through an electronic titling11system or other electronic process approved by the department, which shall have the12same force and effect as a handwritten signature and endorsement executed pursuant13to Paragraph (1) or (2) of this Subsection.14* * *15§707.2. Electronic media system for lien recordation and title information; fees;16required bond; confidentiality of information; rules and regulations17A.(1) The department shall develop and implement on a statewide basis no18later than January 1, 2010, a computer system which will permit the electronic19recording of information concerning the perfection and release of vehicle security20interests without submitting or receiving paper title documents, including electronic21lien, electronic titling, and electronic registration. The department may shall allow22the submission of vehicle title information for new, transferred, and corrected23certificates of title, including the perfection and release of security interests, through24electronic media means in a cost-effective manner in lieu of the submission and25maintenance of paper documents otherwise required by this Chapter. The system26shall enable the ability to transact, process, record, and transmit certificates of title27through a completely electronic process for:28(a) All business entities and their service providers applying for automotive29titles and registrations, for itself or the customers.Page 2 of 13CODING: Words in struck through type are deletions from existing law; words underscoredare additions.HLS 26RS-2136 REENGROSSEDHB NO. 10861(b) Electronic submission of liens and lien satisfactions by financial2institutions and its service providers pursuant to R.S. 32:708.3(2) The electronic lien, electronic titling, and electronic registration system4shall provide that any lien or security pursuant to R.S. 32:708 shall be electronically5transmitted to the department based on the following:6(a) If there are one or more liens or encumbrances on the motor vehicle, the7department shall electronically transmit the lien to the first lienholder and notify the8first lienholder of any additional liens, provided that a motor vehicle lien is noted on9the face of the certificate of title and notwithstanding any other requirements in this10Chapter.11(i) Subsequent lien satisfactions shall be electronically transmitted to the12department and shall include the name and address of the person satisfying the lien.13(ii) A certificate of title shall not be issued until the last lien is satisfied and14there is a clear certificate of title that can be issued to the owner of the vehicle. The15department is not obligated to print a paper title until the final lien is satisfied, except16where specifically requested by a dealer or financial institution to fulfill its business17requirements. A paper certificate of title shall be issued only upon request of the18vehicle owner or lienholder and upon payment of any applicable fees established by19the department.20(b)(i) Vehicles subject to an electronic lien shall have the certificate of title21for the vehicle considered to be physically held by the lienholder for the purpose of22compliance with state and federal odometer disclosure requirements.23(ii) A duly certified copy of the office of motor vehicle's electronic record24of the lien shall be admissible in any civil, criminal, or administrative proceeding in25this state as evidence of the existence of a lien.26* * *27C.(1) An approved public license tag agent operating a secured host28computer system interfacing with the computer system of the Department of Public29Safety and Corrections, office of motor vehicles, and the computer system of aPage 3 of 13CODING: Words in struck through type are deletions from existing law; words underscoredare additions.HLS 26RS-2136 REENGROSSEDHB NO. 10861lending institution or other sales finance company shall be bonded in an amount2specified by the department. The public license tag agent is hereby authorized to3charge a fee to customers utilizing this electronic media system.4(2) Each federally insured depository institution that originates more than5two hundred fifty twenty-five motor vehicle transactions per year, and each finance6company, lending institution, or other lender shall designate a public tag agent with7which such bank, finance company, lending institution, or other lender shall interface8its computer system for the purpose of receiving electronic confirmation from the9department, of the receipt and the filing of the security interest on the subject motor10vehicle. Each federally insured depository institution that originates more than two11hundred fifty twenty-five motor vehicle transactions per year, and each finance12company, lending institution, or other lender shall also designate such public tag13agent when transmitting a release or satisfaction of its lien.14* * *15D. Notwithstanding any other law to the contrary, a written or printed report16of an electronic media transaction or recording required under the provisions of this17Section, if certified as true and correct by the department, shall serve as evidence of18any signature, acknowledgment, or information which was provided to or by the19department through electronic means, and the certification shall be admissible in any20legal proceeding as evidence of the facts stated therein.21* * *22I. Lienholders shall process electronic lien releases within two business days23from the date the funds are deemed collected and shall maintain real-time accuracy24of status information.25J. Beginning twelve months after the effective date on which the office of26motor vehicles certifies that the electronic lien, electronic titling, and electronic27registration functionality is available for use by all licensed motor vehicle dealers28statewide, each motor vehicle dealer licensed pursuant to R.S. 32:1251 et seq., shall29submit all applications for certificates of title, registration, and other ownershipPage 4 of 13CODING: Words in struck through type are deletions from existing law; words underscoredare additions.HLS 26RS-2136 REENGROSSEDHB NO. 10861transfer documents through the electronic lien, electronic titling, and electronic2registration system, unless contrary to any other provision of law or provided by rule3of the department.4§707.2.1. Electronic signatures and records for motor vehicle transactions5A. Notwithstanding any provision of law to the contrary, any document,6record, or instrument required in connection with the sale, lease, transfer, titling,7registration, or financing of a motor vehicle, unless otherwise exempted by this8Section shall be created, executed, transmitted, and stored electronically, including9but not limited to the following:10(1) Titling documents.11(2) Registration applications.12(3) Odometer disclosures.13(4) Secure and limited powers of attorney.14(5) Electronic attestations.15B.(1) Any documents used to transfer ownership of a vehicle to an insurance16company after payment of damages may be signed electronically and reproduced in17paper form and shall not require notarization. The supporting documents include but18are not limited to the following:19(a) Limited powers of attorney.20(b) Applications for duplicate titles.21(c) Odometer disclosure forms.22(2) Electronic signatures shall comply with the Identity Assurance Level 223(IAL2) security standard as defined in the National Institute of Standards and24Technology Special Publication 800-63A.25C.(1) The Department of Public Safety and Corrections, office of motor26vehicles, shall accept electronic records and electronic signatures for the documents27and records identified in Subsection A of this Section and any electronic signature28or electronic record accepted by the department pursuant to this Section shall havePage 5 of 13CODING: Words in struck through type are deletions from existing law; words underscoredare additions.HLS 26RS-2136 REENGROSSEDHB NO. 10861the same force and effect as an original written document or handwritten signature2and shall satisfy any legal requirement for a written record or signature.3(2) The department shall promulgate rules and regulations in accordance4with the Administrative Procedure Act as may be necessary to implement the5provisions of this Section, including but not limited to rules governing:6(a) Electronic signatures and authentication standards.7(b) Security and identity verification procedures.8D. An electronic signature that is authenticated in a manner approved by the9department shall satisfy any requirement for a written signature and shall not require10notarization.11E. An electronically signed, or a legibly scanned or imaged copy thereof,12shall have the same force and effect as an original paper document bearing a13handwritten signature and shall be admissible for all legal and evidentiary purposes14to the same extent as the original paper document.15F.(1) A dealer or authorized officer as set forth in R.S. 32:702 using an16approved system in good faith and without actual knowledge of fraud or17unauthorized access shall be immune from civil liability arising solely from the use18of electronic signatures, remote notarization of powers of attorney or electronic19records, including claims alleging improper execution, authentication, or20transmission, provided the dealer complied with the requirements of this Section and21any rules promulgated by the department.22(2) The immunity provided for in Paragraph (1) of this Subsection shall not23apply to intentional misconduct or gross negligence.24§707.2.2. Secure digital motor vehicle titles25A. The Department of Public Safety and Corrections, office of motor26vehicles, shall implement a system that offers vehicle title holders a fully paperless,27secure digital vehicle title that may be issued in lieu of a paper certificate of title.28B. Once implemented, the secure digital title system shall:29(1) Include all functions related to title reassignments.Page 6 of 13CODING: Words in struck through type are deletions from existing law; words underscoredare additions.HLS 26RS-2136 REENGROSSEDHB NO. 10861(2) Meet or exceed applicable security requirements as set forth in2regulations promulgated by the department.3(3) Provide title holders with online, real-time access to motor vehicle titles4and status of titles in process.5C. A secure digital vehicle title produced under this Section shall be regarded6as an official title from the state of Louisiana and be fully recognized legally for any7motor vehicle related transactions within the state and all other United States8jurisdictions.9D. The secure digital title system shall permit the electronic transfer,10reassignment, and recording of ownership of a motor vehicle. Ownership transfers11executed through an approved electronic title system shall have the same legal effect12as transfers executed through a paper certificate of title. Licensed motor vehicle13dealers may complete title assignments, reassignments of ownership, and related14documents through the electronic system without requiring issuance of a paper15certificate of title.16E. A duly certified copy of the office of motor vehicle's secure digital title17shall be admissible in any civil, criminal, or administrative proceeding in this state18as evidence of the existence of the title.19F. The commissioner of the office of motor vehicles shall promulgate any20rules and regulations necessary to implement the provisions of this Section.21Section 2. R.S. 32:707.2(G) is hereby repealed in its entirety.22Section 3. The provisions of this Act establishing or requiring the use of electronic23 lien and title services, electronic registration and titling, secure digital motor vehicle titles,24 or other electronic titling and registration transactions shall not become effective until the25 Department of Public Safety and Corrections, office of motor vehicles, certifies that a fully26 operational statewide electronic lien, electronic titling, and electronic registration system has27 been implemented.28Section 4. The provisions of R.S. 32:705(B)(6) and (7) and R.S. 32:707.2.1 shall29 become effective on January 1, 2028, or when the Department of Public Safety andPage 7 of 13CODING: Words in struck through type are deletions from existing law; words underscoredare additions.HLS 26RS-2136 REENGROSSEDHB NO. 10861 Corrections, office of motor vehicles, electronic vehicle and registration system is updated2 to comply with the statutory provisions contained in this Act, whichever occurs first.3 Nothing in this Section shall be construed to invalidate or limit any electronic record,4 electronic signature, or electronic transaction otherwise authorized by law or by policy of5 the Department of Public Safety and Corrections, office of motor vehicles, prior to the6 effective date of this Section.7Section 5. All other provisions shall become effective upon signature by the8 governor or, if not signed by the governor, upon expiration of the time for bills to become9 law without signature by the governor, as provided by Article III, Section 18 of the10 Constitution of Louisiana. If vetoed by the governor and subsequently approved by the11 legislature, this Act shall become effective on the day following such approval.12Section 6. If any provision of this Act, or the application thereof, is held invalid,13 such invalidity shall not affect other provisions, items, or applications of the Act which can14 be given effect without the invalid provision, item, or application and to this end the15 provisions of this Act are hereby declared severable.16Section 7. The Louisiana State Law Institute is hereby authorized and directed to17 arrange in alphabetical order and renumber the definitions provided in R.S. 32:702.DIGESTThe digest printed below was prepared by House Legislative Services. It constitutes no partof the legislative instrument. The keyword, one-liner, abstract, and digest do not constitutepart of the law or proof or indicia of legislative intent. [R.S. 1:13(B) and 24:177(E)]HB 1086 Reengrossed 2026 Regular Session MelerineAbstract: Establishes certain system requirements for electronic lien, titling, andrecordation of motor vehicles.Present law (R.S. 32:702) provides for definitions.Proposed law defines "certificate of title" as the record that is evidence of ownership of avehicle, whether paper or electronic, issued by the Dept. of Public Safety and Corrections(DPS&C), office of motor vehicles (OMV).Present law (R.S. 32:705(B)) provides for the various meanings of "endorsement".Proposed law retains present law and adds the following:(1) Electronic signatures of sellers affixed to an electronic record of assignment ortransfer of title in a manner authorized by the DPS&C, consistent with the provisionsPage 8 of 13CODING: Words in struck through type are deletions from existing law; words underscoredare additions.HLS 26RS-2136 REENGROSSEDHB NO. 1086of the La. Uniform Electronic Transaction Act. Further requires the signaturescomply with the Identity Assurance Level 2 (IAL2) security standard as defined inthe National Institute of Standards and Technology Special Publication 800-63A.(2) Electronic signature of the seller affixed through an electronic titling system or otherelectronic process approved by the DPS&C will have the same force and effect asa handwritten signature and endorsement executed pursuant to present law.Present law (R.S. 32:707.2(A)) requires the DPS&C to develop and implement a statewidecomputer system no later than Jan. 1, 2010, permitting the electronic recording ofinformation concerning the perfection and release of vehicle security interests withoutsubmitting or receiving paper title documents. Further authorizes the DPS&C to allowsubmission of title information for new, transferred, and corrected certifications of title,including the perfection and release of security interests, through electronic media in acost-effective manner in lieu of the submission and maintenance of paper documentsrequired in present law.Proposed law (R.S. 32:707.2(A)(1)) removes the date to develop and implement thecomputer system. Further adds electronic lien, titling, and registration into the computersystem. Further requires the DPS&C to allow submission of title information for new,transferred, and corrected certifications of title including the perfection and release ofsecurity interests, through electronic means in a cost-effective manner. Further requires thesystem enable the ability to transact, process, record, and transmit certificates of title througha completely electronic process for:(1) All business entities and their service providers applying for automotive titles andregistrations, for itself or the customers.(2) Electronic submission of liens and lien satisfactions by financial institutions and itsservice providers pursuant to present law.Proposed law (R.S. 32:707.2(A)(2)) requires that the electronic lien, electronic titling, andelectronic registration system provide that any lien or security pursuant to present law beelectronically transmitted to the DPS&C based on the following:(1) If there are one or more liens or encumbrances on the vehicle, the DPS&C mustelectronically transmit the lien to the first lienholder and notify the first lienholderof any additional liens, provided that a vehicle lien is noted on the face of thecertificate of title and notwithstanding any other requirements in this present law.(a) Requires subsequent lien satisfactions be electronically transmitted to theDPS&C and include the name and address of the person satisfying the lien.(b) Prohibits a certificate of title from being issued until the last lien is satisfiedand there is a clear certificate of title that can be issued to the owner of thevehicle. Further specifies that the DPS&C is not obligated to print a papertitle until the final lien is satisfied, except where specifically requested by adealer or financial institution to fulfill its business requirements. Furtherrequires that a paper certificate of title from being issued only upon requestof the vehicle owner or lienholder and upon payment of any applicable feesestablished by the DPS&C.(2) (a) Vehicles subject to an electronic lien must have the certificate of title for thevehicle considered to be physically held by the lienholder for the purpose ofcompliance with state and federal odometer disclosure requirements.Page 9 of 13CODING: Words in struck through type are deletions from existing law; words underscoredare additions.HLS 26RS-2136 REENGROSSEDHB NO. 1086(b) A duly certified copy of the OMV's electronic record of the lien is admissiblein any civil, criminal, or administrative proceeding in this state as evidenceof the existence of a lien.Present law (R.S. 32:707.2(C)(1)) requires that an approved public license tag agentoperating a secured host computer system interfacing with the computer system of theDPS&C, OMV, and the computer system of a lending institution or other sales financecompany be bonded in an amount specified by the DPS&C. Further authorizes the publiclicense tag agent to charge a fee to customers utilizing this electronic media system.Proposed law changes a term in present law from electronic media system to electronicsystem.Present law (R.S. 32:707.2(C)(2)) requires that each federally insured depository institutionthat originates more than 250 vehicle transactions per year, and each finance company,lending institution, or other lender designate a public tag agent with which such bank,finance company, lending institution, or other lender must interface its computer system forthe purpose of receiving electronic confirmation from the DPS&C of the receipt and thefiling of the security interest on the subject motor vehicle. Further requires that eachfederally insured depository institution that originates more than 250 motor vehicletransactions per year, and each finance company, lending institution, or other lender mustalso designate such public tag agent when transmitting a release or satisfaction of its lien.Proposed law reduces the number of required vehicle transactions per year from 250 to 25.Present law (R.S. 32:707.2(D)) requires that a written or printed report of an electronicmedia transaction or recording required in present law, if certified as true and correct by theDPS&C, serve as evidence of any signature, acknowledgment, or information which wasprovided to or by the DPS&C through electronic means, and the certification be admissiblein any legal proceeding as evidence of the facts, unless contrary to present law.Proposed law changes a term in present law from electronic media transaction or recordingto electronic transaction or recording.Present law (R.S. 32:707.2(G)) authorized the formation of a task force to develop andimplement the electronic media system.Proposed law repeals present law.Proposed law (R.S. 32:707.2(I)) requires lienholders to process electronic lien releaseswithin two business days from the date the funds are deemed collected and maintainreal-time accuracy of status information.Proposed law (R.S. 32:707.2(J)) specifies that beginning 12 months after the effective dateestablished by the OMV that certifies the electronic system is available for use by licensedvehicle dealers statewide, each motor vehicle dealer licensed pursuant to present law mustsubmit all applications for certificates of title, registration, and other ownership transferdocuments through the electronic registration and titling system, unless contrary to any otherprovision of law or provided by rule of the DPS&C.Proposed law (R.S. 32:707.2.1(A)) specifies that notwithstanding any provision of law to thecontrary, any document, record, or instrument required in connection with the sale, lease,transfer, titling, registration, or financing of a motor vehicle, unless otherwise exempted byproposed law must be created, executed, transmitted, and stored electronically, including butnot limited to the following:(1) Titling documents.Page 10 of 13CODING: Words in struck through type are deletions from existing law; words underscoredare additions.HLS 26RS-2136 REENGROSSEDHB NO. 1086(2) Registration applications.(3) Odometer disclosures.(4) Secure and limited powers of attorney.(5) Electronic attestations.Proposed law (R.S. 32:707.2.1(B)) specifies that any documents used to transfer ownershipof a vehicle to an insurance company after payment of damages may be signed electronicallyand reproduced in paper form and will not require notarization. Further requires theelectronic signatures comply with IAL2. Further specifies the supporting documents includebut are not limited to the following:(1) Limited powers of attorney.(2) Applications for duplicate titles.(3) Odometer disclosure forms.Proposed law (R.S. 32:707.2.1(C)(1)) requires the DPS&C, OMV, accept electronic recordsand electronic signatures for documents and records and any electronic signature orelectronic record accepted by the DPS&C pursuant to proposed law has the same force andeffect as an original written document or handwritten signature and satisfy any legalrequirement for a written record or signature.Proposed law (R.S. 32:707.2.1(C)(2)) requires the DPS&C, OMV, promulgate rules andregulations in accordance with the Administrative Procedure Act as may be necessary toimplement the provisions of proposed law, including but not limited to rules governing:(1) Electronic signatures and authentication standards.(2) Security and identity verification procedures.Proposed law (R.S. 32:707.2.1(D)) specifies that an electronic signature that is authenticatedin a manner approved by the DPS&C satisfies any requirement for a written signature andwill not require notarization.Proposed law (R.S. 32:707.2.1(E)) requires that an electronically signed, or a legiblyscanned or imaged copy have the same force and effect as an original paper documentbearing a handwritten signature and be admissible for all legal and evidentiary purposes tothe same extent as the original paper document.Proposed law (R.S. 32:707.2.1(F)) specifies a dealer or authorized officer as set forth inpresent law using an approved system in good faith and without actual knowledge of fraudor unauthorized access is immune from civil liability arising solely from the use of electronicsignatures, remote notarization of powers of attorney or electronic records, including claimsalleging improper execution, authentication, or transmission, provided the dealer compliedwith the requirements of proposed law and any rules promulgated by the DPS&C. Furtherspecifies that the immunity provided for in proposed law does not apply to intentionalmisconduct or gross negligence.Proposed law (R.S. 32:707.2.2(A)) requires the DPS&C, OMV, implement a system thatoffers vehicle title holders a fully paperless, secure digital vehicle title that may be issuedin lieu of a paper certificate of title.Proposed law (R.S. 32:707.2.2(B)) requires that once the system is implemented, the securedigital title system must:Page 11 of 13CODING: Words in struck through type are deletions from existing law; words underscoredare additions.HLS 26RS-2136 REENGROSSEDHB NO. 1086(1) Include all functions related to title re-assignments.(2) Meet or exceed applicable security requirements as set forth in regulationspromulgated by the DPS&C.(3) Provide title holders with online, real-time access to vehicle titles and status of titlesin process.Proposed law (R.S. 32:707.2.2(C)) requires a secure digital vehicle title produced underproposed law be regarded as an official title from the state of La. and be fully recognizedlegally for any vehicle related transactions within the state and all other U.S. jurisdictions.Proposed law (R.S. 32:707.2.2(D)) requires the secure digital title system permit theelectronic transfer, reassignment, and recording of ownership of a vehicle. Further requiresthat ownership transfers executed through an approved electronic title system have the samelegal effect as transfers executed through a paper certificate of title. Additionally specifiesthat licensed vehicle dealers may complete title assignments, reassignment of ownership, andrelated documents through the electronic system without requiring issuance of a papercertificate of title.Proposed law (R.S. 32:707.2.2(E)) requires a duly certified copy of the OMV's secure digitaltitle be admissible in any civil, criminal, or administrative proceeding in this state asevidence of the existence of the title.Proposed law (R.S. 32:707.2.2(F)) requires the commissioner of the OMV promulgate anyrules and regulations necessary to implement the provisions of proposed law.Specifies that the provisions of proposed law establishing or requiring the use of electroniclien and title services, electronic registration and titling, electronic signatures, electronicodometer disclosures, secure digital motor vehicle titles, or other electronic titling andregistration transactions shall not become effective until the DPS&C, OMV, certifies thata fully operational statewide electronic lien and title and electronic registration and titlingsystem has been implemented.Specifies the certain provisions (R.S. 32:705(B)(6) and (7) and R.S. 32:707.2.1) on Jan. 1,2028, or when the DPS&C, OMV, electronic vehicle and registration system is updated tocomply with the statutory provisions contained in proposed law, whichever occurs first.Nothing in proposed law must be construed to invalidate or limit any electronic record,electronic signature, or electronic transaction otherwise authorized by law or by policy ofthe DPS&C, OMV, prior to the effective date of this Section.Specifies that all other provisions are effective upon signature of the governor or lapse oftime for gubernatorial action.Provides that the provisions of proposed law are severable.Authorizes and directs the La. State Law Institute to arrange in alphabetical order andrenumber the definitions provided in present law and proposed law.(Amends R.S. 32:707.2(A), (C)(1) and (2), and (D); Adds R.S. 32:702(18), 705(B)(6) and(7), 707.2(I) and (J), 707.2.1, and 707.2.2; Repeals R.S. 32:707.2(G))Summary of Amendments Adopted by HouseThe House Floor Amendments to the engrossed bill:1. Make technical changes.Page 12 of 13CODING: Words in struck through type are deletions from existing law; words underscoredare additions.HLS 26RS-2136 REENGROSSEDHB NO. 10862. Change proposed law from Authentication Assurance Level 2 (AAL2) securitystandard as defined in the National Institute of Standards and Technology SpecialPublication 800-63-3 to Identity Assurance Level 2 (IAL2) security standard asdefined in the National Institute of Standards and Technology SpecialPublication 800-63A.Page 13 of 13CODING: Words in struck through type are deletions from existing law; words underscoredare additions.
Provides with respect to electronic titles and registration for motor vehicles (RE1 NO IMPACT See Note)
Sponsors
Rep. Michael Melerine (R) sponsors HB 1086 alone.
Committees
HB 1086 went before 1 committee: Transportation, Highways & Public Works.

History
HB 1086 has taken 12 actions since Mar 30, 2026, the latest on May 26, 2026.
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May 26, 2026 | Senate | Rules suspended. | ||
May 26, 2026 | Senate | Read by title and returned to the Calendar, subject to call. | ||
May 20, 2026 | Senate | Reported without Legislative Bureau amendments. Read by title and passed to third reading and final passage. | ||
May 19, 2026 | Senate | Committee amendments read and adopted. Read by title and referred to the Legislative Bureau. | ||
May 18, 2026 | Senate | Reported with amendments. |
Votes
HB 1086 went to 1 roll call in the House, the latest on Apr 8, 2026 at 95–0.
| Chamber | Question | Yea | Nay | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Apr 8, 2026 | House | House Vote on HB 1086 FINAL PASSAGE (#370) | 95 | 0 |
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