Bill > HB474

This bill amends Louisiana Revised Statutes (R.S.) 32:1(1) to expand the definition of "authorized emergency vehicle" by specifically including vehicles used for coroner investigations when they are designated by the parish coroner. Currently, the definition of authorized emergency vehicle includes various types of vehicles such as fire department vehicles, police vehicles, ambulances, and emergency vehicles from municipal departments or public service corporations. By adding vehicles used for coroner investigations to this list, the bill will likely grant these vehicles certain privileges typically afforded to emergency vehicles, such as the ability to use special driving permissions during investigations or emergencies. The modification aims to recognize the important and time-sensitive nature of coroner work by providing these vehicles with a similar legal status to other emergency response vehicles, which could potentially help coroners more effectively conduct their investigations and respond to critical situations.

Transportation and Infrastructure

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