House Bill No. by Representative Dickerson amends existing laws regarding identification procedures for sex offenders in Louisiana. The bill modifies R.S. 32:412(I) and R.S. 40:1321(J) to replace the requirement for a restriction code on driver's licenses and special identification cards with a quick response (QR) code. This QR code will assist law enforcement in identifying sex offenders. Additionally, the bill removes the requirement for the words "sex offender" to be displayed in orange on these identification documents. It mandates that registered sex offenders carry their driver's licenses or special IDs at all times when outside their residences and establishes penalties for non-compliance, including fines and potential imprisonment.

The bill also stipulates that registered sex offenders must renew their driver's licenses and special IDs annually at a motor vehicle field office, ensuring that their registration information is current. If a sex offender obtains a special identification card after being issued a driver's license, they must forfeit the driver's license to the office of motor vehicles. The changes outlined in this bill will take effect on January 1, 2027.

Statutes affected:
HB985 Original: 32:412(I), 40:1321(J)