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HB712

Provides relative to fee waivers by the office of motor vehicles for driver's licenses and state identification cards (RE1 DECREASE SG RV See Note)

Chamber Passed·3/30/26

Waives fees for Class "E" driver's licenses and state identification cards for homeless individuals.

Louisiana HB712 waives fees for Class "E" driver's licenses and state identification cards for homeless individuals. The bill requires proof of homelessness through a letter from specific entities, including homeless shelters, outreach providers, healthcare providers, school staff, and domestic violence service providers. It defines "homeless" as someone living at or below 100% of the federal poverty line or as defined in federal law. The waiver applies to the issuance, renewal, or duplicate of any Class "E" driver's license and state identification cards.

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Where it stands

Last
Passed the House · 87–1 · Mar 30
Current
The Senate
Next
Senate floor vote

Sponsors

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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Roll Call Votes

10 Yea

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27 Nay

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2 Absent

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Calendar

Apr 22

1:00 PM

Senate Committee on Transportation, Highways and Public Works

Mar 23

10:00 AM

House Committee on Transportation, Highways and Public Works

History

May 28

Senate

Called from the Calendar.

May 28

Senate

Read by title. Failed to pass by a vote of 10 yeas and 27 nays. Motion to reconsider tabled.

May 20

Senate

Reconsidered.