The original instrument and the following digest, which constitutes no part of the
legislative instrument, were prepared by Sharon F. Lyles.
DIGEST
SB 152 Engrossed 2017 Regular Session Carter
Proposed law provides for the exhibition of the words "Needs Accommodation" in the color black
below the person's photograph on a driver's license or identification card, upon request and
presentation by such applicant of a sworn statement from a qualified medical professional licensed
in Louisiana verifying the reason the applicant needs accommodation, as established by
administrative rule, without additional charge. Requires the deputy secretary of the Dept. of Public
Safety and Corrections, public safety services, to comply with proposed law and to establish rules
and regulations as are necessary to implement proposed law, including a waiver of liability for the
release of any medical information.
Present law requires the Council on Peace Officer Standards and Training to develop a training
course on law enforcement interaction with persons with mental illness and persons with
developmental disabilities and provides for full implementation of the course by August 1, 2006,
provided funding is available.
Proposed law changes present law to provide for full implementation of the course by August 1,
2018, and repeals provision mandating implementation only if funding is available.
Effective January 1, 2018.
(Amends R.S. 40:2405.5(D); adds R.S. 32:412(O) and R.S. 40:1321(R); repeals R.S. 40:2405.5(F))
Summary of Amendments Adopted by Senate
Committee Amendments Proposed by Senate Committee on Transportation, Highways, and
Public Works to the engrossed bill
1. Changes designation from"Special Needs" to "Needs Accommodation"
2. Requires applicant to verify the reason the applicant needs accommodation.