Senate Bill No. [insert number] aims to clarify the process of anatomical gift authorization on driver's licenses in Louisiana. The bill amends R.S. 32:410(B) to ensure that the Department of Public Safety and Corrections (DPS) provides information regarding anatomical donations in a neutral manner, without favoring either authorization or refusal. It allows applicants for a driver's license or identification card to indicate their choice regarding anatomical gifts—whether to authorize, refuse, or make no selection at all—without being required to make a selection as a condition for obtaining or renewing their license. The bill also mandates that any indication made by the applicant will be recorded according to the law governing anatomical gifts and refusals.

Additionally, the bill retains existing provisions that require the DPS to provide information about anatomical gifts free of charge, including a statement describing the options for making or refusing an anatomical gift, as well as space for any limitations or special instructions from the applicant. It clarifies that if an applicant does not make a selection at the time of application or renewal, this absence will not imply authorization or refusal and will not revoke any prior decisions. The bill is set to take effect on January 1, 2027.

Statutes affected:
SB252 Original: 32:410(B)