Senate Resolution No. urges the Louisiana Office of Motor Vehicles to study the feasibility of including individuals' blood types on driver's licenses, permits, and identification cards. The resolution highlights the importance of having immediate access to a person's blood type in emergency medical situations, which can be critical for life-saving treatment. It notes that several states already offer this option and emphasizes the potential public safety benefits of equipping emergency responders with vital health information.
The resolution calls for a comprehensive study that evaluates the practicality, privacy implications, and technical requirements of implementing this change. It also requests that the study consider costs, implementation logistics, public health benefits, and any necessary legislative or administrative changes. The findings and recommendations from this study are to be reported to the Senate Committee on Transportation, Highways and Public Works and the David R. Poynter Legislative Research Library no later than sixty days before the start of the 2026 Regular Session of the Legislature.