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LA HB680
LA HB680Reduces the fee applicable to updating a name on a driver's license to a handling fee (RE DECREASE SG RV See Note)
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Introduced
04/29/2025
04/29/2025
In Committee
05/12/2025
05/12/2025
Crossed Over
05/08/2025
05/08/2025
Passed
Dead
06/12/2025
06/12/2025
Introduced Session
Potential new amendment
2025 Regular Session
Bill Summary
AN ACT To enact R.S. 32:413(F), relative to the fee associated with updating the name on a driver's license; to provide applicants not eligible for driver's license renewal an exemption from duplicate fees solely for updating a name; to only require a handling fee for purposes of updating the name on a driver's license; and to provide for related matters.
AI Summary
This bill modifies Louisiana law regarding driver's license name change fees by creating a new provision that allows individuals updating their name on a driver's license before their license renewal period to pay only a nominal handling fee instead of a full duplicate license fee. Specifically, the bill exempts such applicants from the standard duplicate license fee and requires them to pay only the handling fee outlined in another section of Louisiana law (R.S. 32:412.1(B)(1)(c)). This change aims to reduce the financial burden on individuals who need to update their name on their driver's license, such as those who have legally changed their name through marriage, divorce, or other legal processes, prior to their regular license renewal cycle. The bill represents a consumer-friendly approach to managing name changes on official identification documents by minimizing the associated costs for residents.
Committee Categories
Transportation and Infrastructure
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Senate Committee on Transportation, Highways and Public Works (09:00:00 5/29/2025 Room E) (on 05/29/2025)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.legis.la.gov/legis/BillInfo.aspx?s=25rs&b=HB680&sbi=y |
| Fiscal Note - HB680 ReEngrossed | https://www.legis.la.gov/Legis/ViewDocument.aspx?d=1413103 |
| BillText | https://www.legis.la.gov/Legis/ViewDocument.aspx?d=1412552 |
| House Floor Amendment #2189 Bayham Adopted | https://www.legis.la.gov/Legis/ViewDocument.aspx?d=1411014 |
| Analysis - Digest of HB680 Reengrossed | https://www.legis.la.gov/Legis/ViewDocument.aspx?d=1412611 |
| Fiscal Note - HB680 Engrossed | https://www.legis.la.gov/Legis/ViewDocument.aspx?d=1411454 |
| Analysis - Digest of HB680 Engrossed | https://www.legis.la.gov/Legis/ViewDocument.aspx?d=1409484 |
| Analysis - Digest of HB680 Original | https://www.legis.la.gov/Legis/ViewDocument.aspx?d=1409397 |
| BillText | https://www.legis.la.gov/Legis/ViewDocument.aspx?d=1409396 |
| BillText | https://www.legis.la.gov/Legis/ViewDocument.aspx?d=1409463 |
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