House Bill No. [insert number] proposes an amendment to the definition of "authorized emergency vehicle" as outlined in R.S. 32:1(1). The bill seeks to include authorized vehicles used for coroner investigations within this definition, thereby expanding the scope of vehicles recognized as emergency vehicles. The current definition already encompasses various types of vehicles, including those belonging to fire departments, police vehicles, and ambulances, among others. The proposed law retains the existing definitions while adding the new category for coroner investigation vehicles. This change aims to ensure that vehicles utilized by coroners during investigations are recognized as authorized emergency vehicles, which may facilitate their operations in emergency situations. The bill reflects a legislative effort to enhance the effectiveness of emergency response by formally acknowledging the role of coroners in such scenarios.

Statutes affected:
HB474 Original: 32:1(1)