House Bill No. 587, introduced by Representative Dickerson, aims to establish a special prestige license plate known as the "PANS/PANDAS" plate, which is intended to raise awareness for Pediatric Acute-onset Neuropsychiatric Syndrome. The bill mandates the Department of Public Safety and Corrections, office of motor vehicles, to create this license plate, contingent upon receiving a minimum of 1,000 applications. The plate will be available for use on various types of vehicles, including passenger cars, pickup trucks, recreational vehicles, motorcycles, and vans. The design of the plate will be developed in collaboration with local artists and community members, ensuring it reflects the cause it represents.

Additionally, the bill stipulates that an annual royalty fee of $25 will be collected for the issuance of the plate, alongside a handling fee of $3.50 to cover administrative costs. The proceeds from these fees will be deposited into the state general fund. The legislation also requires the secretary of the Department of Public Safety and Corrections to adopt necessary rules and regulations for the implementation of these provisions. Overall, this bill seeks to promote awareness of PANS/PANDAS while providing a new option for vehicle registration in Louisiana.