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HB 764 Engrossed 2018 Regular Session Bouie
Abstract: Defines a "person who is released from incarceration " in reference to ex-offender
provisional licenses.
Present law requires the Dept of Public Safety and Corrections, office of motor vehicles, to issue a
provisional class "E" driver's license to a person who is released from incarceration after serving a
minimum of one year and whose class "E" driver's license will be or is suspended, revoked, or
cancelled for any reason upon his release.
Proposed law specifies that a "person who is released from incarceration" includes, but is not limited
to, an individual who is housed in a federal residential reentry management center, also known as
a halfway house.
(Adds R.S. 32:415.3(A)(5))
Summary of Amendments Adopted by House
The Committee Amendments Proposed by House Committee on Transportation, Highways and
Public Works to the original bill:
1. Make a technical change.
2. Clarify that a "person who is released from incarceration" includes but is not limited to
an individual who is housed in a halfway house.