Louisiana SB118 mandates substance use disorder screening for all misdemeanor DUI offenders.
Louisiana SB118, known as the "Judge Jules Edwards Drunk Driving Prevention Act," requires all misdemeanor DUI offenders to undergo a substance use disorder screening. The screening must be evidence-based and validated for the impaired driving population. If the screening indicates a risk of substance use disorder, the court may order a licensed clinician to perform an assessment. The screening results are confidential and reported to the court, prosecuting attorney, and the offender's counsel. Effective August 1, 2026.
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