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Regular Session, 2010
HOUSE BILL NO. 1193
BY REPRESENTATIVE RICHMOND
JUVENILES: Allows juveniles to obtain state identification without permission from parent
or guardian
AN ACT1
To amend and reenact R.S. 40:1321(A), relative to special identification cards; to allow2
persons seventeen years of age to obtain a special identification card without a3
parental signature; and to provide for related matters.4
Be it enacted by the Legislature of Louisiana:5
Section 1. R.S. 40:1321(A) is hereby amended and reenacted to read as follows:6
ยง1321. Special identification cards; issuance; fees; expiration and renewal;7
exceptions; promulgation of rules; promotion of use; persons less than8
twenty-one years of age; the Protect and Save our Children Program;9
Selective Service Registration10
A. Any Louisiana resident may obtain a special identification card from the11
office of motor vehicles within the Department of Public Safety and Corrections,12
hereinafter referred to as "OMV". The identifying information and documents of13
identification required to obtain a special identification card shall be the same as14
those required to obtain a Louisiana driver's license, as stated in R.S. 32:409.1.15
However, if the applicant is seventeen years of age, the signature of the custodial16
parent or guardian shall not be required, provided the applicant has the necessary17
identifying information and documents.18
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DIGEST
The digest printed below was prepared by House Legislative Services. It constitutes no part
of the legislative instrument. The keyword, one-liner, abstract, and digest do not constitute
part of the law or proof or indicia of legislative intent. [R.S. 1:13(B) and 24:177(E)]
Richmond HB No. 1193
Abstract: Allow persons 17 years of age to obtain a special identification card without a
parental or guardian signature.
Present law provides that identifying information and documents required to obtain a special
identification card are the same as those required to obtain a license.
Proposed law provides that for persons 17 years of age, the signature of a parent or guardian
shall not be required, provided the applicant has the proper identifying information and
documents.
(Amends R.S. 40:1321(A))
Summary of Amendments Adopted by House
Committee Amendments Proposed by House Committee on Transportation, Highways
and Public Works to the original bill.
1. Changed the applicant age requirement from 17 years of age or under to 17 years
of age.