House Bill No. by Representative Horton mandates that the office of motor vehicles (OMV) in Louisiana display an image of an eagle in flight on all driver's licenses and special identification cards to signify the cardholder's United States citizenship status, contingent upon verification of the applicant's citizenship. This requirement is codified by the addition of R.S. 32:410(A)(3)(a)(x) for driver's licenses and R.S. 40:1321(E)(3) for special identification cards. The bill also stipulates that if the current system of the OMV cannot accommodate these changes, any future system upgrades or new card implementations must include the capability to comply with this requirement.
Furthermore, the bill requires the OMV to establish rules in accordance with the Administrative Procedure Act to implement the new provisions, including guidelines for the design, placement, and format of the citizenship indicator, as well as acceptable documentation for verifying U.S. citizenship. This legislative action aims to enhance the identification process and ensure that citizenship status is clearly indicated on official identification documents.