HB590

Provides with respect to training law enforcement officers regarding certain traffic stops

Complete·6/8/26

Establishes Green and Blue Envelope Programs to aid law enforcement communication during traffic stops with drivers with mental disabilities and.

Louisiana HB590 establishes the Green Envelope Program for drivers with mental disabilities and the Blue Envelope Program for drivers with autism spectrum disorder. The Department of Public Safety and Corrections, office of motor vehicles, will create these specially designed envelopes. Green envelopes will include communication guidelines for law enforcement and may hold essential documents. Blue envelopes will also include communication guidelines and may hold essential documents. Drivers, or their parents or guardians, can request these envelopes without providing medical documentation.

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Sponsors

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Roll Call Votes

96 Yea

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9 Absent

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Calendar

May 7

12:00 AM

Senate Committee on Transportation, Highways and Public Works

Apr 7

10:00 AM

House Committee on Transportation, Highways and Public Works

History

Jun 8

House

Signed by the Governor. Becomes Act No. 816.

Jun 8

House

Effective date: 08/01/2026.

Jun 1

House

Sent to the Governor for executive approval.