The original instrument was prepared by Margaret M. Corley. The following
digest, which does not constitute a part of the legislative instrument, was prepared
by Sharon F. Lyles.
DIGEST
Gary Smith (SB 418)
Present law requires the registration of every vehicle. Requires an individual applying for initial
registration of a vehicle to provide or include a copy of a current and valid photo identification.
Proposed law allows an individual who does not possess any of the required credentials to
certify, on a form approved by the Dept. of Public Safety and Corrections, that he does not
possess any of the credentials specified.
Proposed law provides that the execution of a false, fraudulent, or altered certification may be
punishable by a fine not to exceed $500 or by imprisonment not to exceed six months, or both.
Effective August 1, 2014.
(Amends R.S. 47:501(C)(1) and (2); adds R.S. 47:501(D))
Summary of Amendments Adopted by Senate
Committee Amendments Proposed by Senate Committee on Transportation, Highways,
and Public Works to the original bill
1. Removes identification card issued by United States military as means to provide
current and valid photo identification to register or renew registration of vehicle.