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This concurrent resolution urges the Louisiana Office of Motor Vehicles (OMV) to study the creation of special state identification cards for citizens with Alzheimer's and related dementia diseases. The resolution highlights the significant impact of these conditions in Louisiana, noting that approximately 94,700 citizens aged 65 and older have been diagnosed with Alzheimer's, and the state was among the top five with the highest occurrence of Alzheimer's and dementia in 2024. The OMV is specifically requested to examine four key areas: (1) existing laws for obtaining such identification cards, (2) alternative methods for in-person ID acquisition, (3) potential extended expiration dates for these special cards, and (4) the possibility of waiving associated fees. The resolution emphasizes the importance of these special identification cards, referencing organizations like MedicAlert that provide similar services, and noting that such cards can be crucial for locating individuals with dementia who may wander and become disoriented. The OMV is required to submit a written report to the House and Senate Transportation, Highway and Public Works committees by July 1, 2026, detailing their findings and recommendations.

Transportation and Infrastructure

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