DIGEST
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or proof or indicia of legislative intent. [R.S. 1:13(B) and 24:177(E)]
HB 349 Reengrossed 2021 Regular Session Edmonston
Abstract: Prohibits the Department of Public Safety and Corrections, office of motor vehicles, from
including vaccination verification or immunity status on a driver's license or state
identification card and from using such records for the issuance, renewal, or revocation of
a driver's license or state identification card.
Present law requires that a state identification card include, upon request, the card holder's blood type
on the back of the special identification card. Present law prohibits action by any private citizen,
public officer, or employee to create a warranty of the reliability or accuracy of the document or
electronic image, or create any liability on the part of the state, department, office, agency of the
state, state officer, state employee, or agent of the state.
Proposed law adds a provision that prohibits the Dept. of Public Safety and Corrections, office of
motor vehicles (OMV), from making the issuance, renewal, or revocation of a state- issued driver's
license or identification card contingent on vaccination verification or immunity status. Prohibits
OMV from including any vaccination verification or immunity status information on a state-issued
driver's license or identification card.
(Adds R.S. 32:411.2 and R.S. 40:1321(N)(3) and (4))
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.
The House Floor Amendments to the engrossed bill:
1. Make a technical change.