The bill, introduced by Representative Bayham, aims to amend the current law regarding the fees associated with updating a name on a driver's license. It proposes the enactment of R.S. 32:413(F), which stipulates that applicants who update their name on a driver's license before the license is eligible for renewal will be exempt from the standard fees typically imposed for such updates. Instead, they will only be required to pay a handling fee as outlined in R.S. 32:412.1(B)(1)(c).

This change is intended to simplify the process and reduce the financial burden on individuals who need to update their name on their driver's license. The bill clarifies that the handling fee, which is currently set at $12 for Class "D" and "E" driver's license transactions, will be the only charge applicable in these cases, thereby eliminating any additional fees that would normally apply under existing law.