DIGEST
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or proof or indicia of legislative intent. [R.S. 1:13(B) and 24:177(E)]
HB 301 Engrossed 2022 Regular Session Edmonds
Abstract: Prohibits the designation of duplicate on a driver's license.
Present law provides for a duplicate driver's license to be obtained if the original license has been
lost or destroyed. Authorizes the submission of an application for a duplicate driver's license to a
motor vehicle office, an authorized agent of the office of motor vehicles (OMV), or the motor
vehicle website online application. Requires the application include a statement executed by the
applicant attesting to the facts regarding the lost or destroyed driver's license.
Present law prohibits a duplicate driver's license by mail or electronic commerce to a person who
is 70 years of age or older without a sworn affidavit by a physician certifying certain necessary
functions. Prohibits a duplicate driver's license by mail or electronic commerce to a person who is
an alien student or nonresident alien or has previously been issued a duplicate license prior to the
license card expiration.
Present law requires a $5 charge for a duplicate license and waives the $5 charge and any handling
charge if the license has been stolen as evidenced by a police report or for the issuance of a driver's
license to any child who is in foster care.
Present law authorizes the person to whom a license was issued, or a person who has power of
attorney for the person to whom the license was issued, to apply for a duplicate license and submit
satisfactory proof to the OMV of such loss or destruction if the license was issued to a La.
domiciliary or resident who is temporarily out of state, who is a domiciliary or resident who is an
active member of the Armed Forces, or who is a domiciliary resident dependent of a member of the
active Armed Forces.
Present law authorizes the department to establish rules and regulations to grant or deny a duplicate
driver's license by mail to a La. resident temporarily domiciled out of state or out of the country, or
temporarily residing, employed, or attending school in another state or foreign country, even if the
resident does not meet the qualification under present law.
Present law requires the application for a duplicate driver's license by mail or electronic commerce
include the following:
(1)An applicant statement that he has no current physical or mental condition which would
impair his ability to operate a motor vehicle safely nor has he experienced any loss of
consciousness other than normal sleep. (2)An applicant statement indicating that all motor vehicles owned by the applicant are covered
by liability insurance or security, and the coverage will be maintained until the vehicle is no
longer used on the highways of this state, or until a vehicle is transferred to another person
or entity.
(3)A sworn affidavit by a physician certifying an applicant who is 70 years of age or older
possesses all cognitive functions reasonably necessary to be a prudent driver.
Present law specifies that a valid driver's license does not include the following:
(1)A suspended, disqualified, expired, or cancelled license, regardless of class.
(2)A commercial driver's license for the holder that does not meet all requirements for licensure
under federal, state law, or both.
(3)A hardship driver's license.
(4)Any driver's license for which there is a block on any further issuance of any kind, whether
or not the license is suspended or disqualified.
Proposed law maintains present law and prohibits any duplicate driver's license issued pursuant to
present law from exhibiting the designation of duplicate regardless of its class.
(Adds R.S. 32:413(E))