House Bill No. 874, introduced by Representative Murray, amends R.S. 39:17.2(A) to enhance the availability of digitized credentials in Louisiana. The bill authorizes the commissioner of administration to coordinate with various governing bodies to implement the inclusion of specific credentials in a digitized format accessible through an electronic wallet. This includes bar membership cards from the Louisiana State Bar Association, referee credentials from the Louisiana High School Athletic Association, faculty, staff, and student credentials from public and private universities and colleges, and mobility impaired identification cards from the Department of Public Safety and Corrections, office of motor vehicles.

The proposed law retains the existing provision that allows any state-authorized credential to be digitized and emphasizes the need for collaboration with the specified professions and occupations to facilitate this process. The inclusion of mobility impaired identification cards was added through amendments adopted by the House, further expanding the scope of digitized credentials available to Louisiana residents.

Statutes affected:
HB874 Original: 39:2(A)
HB874 Engrossed: 39:2(A)
HB874 Reengrossed: 39:2(A)