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HB 224 Original 2019 Regular Session Duplessis
Abstract: Authorizes law enforcement officers to issue a citation in lieu of arrest for persons
driving with a driver's license that is a suspended, revoked, or canceled.
Present law requires a peace officer make every practical attempt to confirm that a person has been
issued a valid driver's license when the officer has reasonable grounds to believe the person has
committed the offense of driving without a valid driver's license.
Present law further specifies that if the officer determines that the person has been issued a valid
driver's license that is not under revocation, suspension, or cancellation, but is not in the person's
possession, the officer must issue a written summons to the offender.
Proposed law provides that a person must be in possession of their driver's license whether in
physical or electronic form.
Proposed law authorizes a peace officer to use his discretion to make a custodial arrest or issue a
citation for a person driving with a driver's license that is under suspension, revocation, or
cancellation.
(Amends C.Cr.P Art. 211(C); Adds C.Cr.P. Art 211(D))