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HB 516 Engrossed 2023 Regular Session Kerner
Abstract: Authorizes special identification stickers or decals for persons with autism spectrum
disorder to inform law enforcement that there is a person with this disorder in the vehicle.
Present law provides for identification stickers or decals for the deaf and hard of hearing.
Proposed law adds persons with autism spectrum disorder who have obtained the autism spectrum
disorder designation in accordance with present law (R.S. 32:412(P)) to be included in present law
and specifies that this particular identification sticker or decal would be received at the time of
application.
Present law specifies that the sticker or decal is to be offered when the driver's license is issued and
the person has the option of it being applied to the windshield.
Proposed law requires the decal be placed in a space that does not interfere with the visibility of the
driver.
Proposed law specifies that at the time of application, a person must provide a statement of proof of
their disability that is verified by an appropriate medical professional.
Proposed law exempts this documentation from public records law.
(Amends R.S. 32:403.3 and R.S. 44:4.1(B)(19))
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 technical changes.
2. Change "a person with autism spectrum disorder" to "persons with autism spectrum
disorder who have obtained the autism spectrum disorder designation" in accordance
with present law.
3. Add a provision requiring proof, at the time of application, of the disorder for which the
sticker or decal is requested. 4. Add an exception for documentation provided to the office of motor vehicles from public
records law.
5. Add a provision that provides medical requirements for obtaining a driver's license
identification decal or sticker.