Bill > HB630

This bill modifies Louisiana state law to reduce the fee for updating a driver's license to become compliant with REAL ID standards (a federal law establishing minimum security standards for state-issued driver's licenses and identification cards) to a uniform fee of ten dollars across different license classes. Previously, drivers had to pay the full basic license fee when updating their license to meet REAL ID requirements. The bill applies to various driver's license classes, including Class "D" (standard), Class "E" (possibly a different type of license), and commercial Class "A", "B", and "C" licenses. The reduced fee applies to both residents of New Orleans and other Louisiana residents, and it covers drivers of all ages. Importantly, the ten-dollar fee is exempted from previously required contributions to various funds like the Louisiana State Police Retirement System Fund and the litter abatement account. The bill also specifies that when a license is updated to REAL ID standards, the original renewal date on the license remains unchanged. This change makes it more affordable and convenient for Louisiana residents to obtain REAL ID-compliant driver's licenses.

Transportation and Infrastructure

https://www.legis.la.gov/legis/BillInfo.aspx?s=25rs&b=HB630&sbi=y