This bill enacts R.S. 33:1420.40, which allows local law enforcement officials, such as sheriffs and municipal police departments, to contract with licensed private service providers for administrative and logistical assistance in motor vehicle regulatory enforcement. The bill specifies that these services can only be performed under the direction of a commissioned law enforcement officer who has initiated the enforcement action. The functions that service providers may perform include plate processing, electronic verification of vehicle compliance, and administrative coordination with towing facilities, among others.

Additionally, the bill establishes that any waivers signed by motorists for the voluntary surrender of vehicle license plates must be documented and retained according to law enforcement record-keeping standards. Importantly, the bill clarifies that it does not grant police powers or law enforcement authority to the service providers. The provisions of this section are applicable only to municipalities incorporated after October 1, 2019, and will terminate on July 31, 2028.