This bill amends Louisiana's driver's license regulations to establish a brain injury designation on driver's licenses. It outlines the criteria for obtaining this designation for both new applicants and those renewing their licenses, requiring a statement from a qualified medical or mental health professional to verify the applicant's brain injury. The bill also introduces penalties for individuals who falsely claim to have a brain injury in order to obtain the designation, with fines and potential imprisonment for violations. Additionally, it mandates law enforcement training to ensure officers are equipped to interact sensitively and effectively with individuals who have brain injuries.

The bill includes provisions for the Louisiana Commission on Law Enforcement and Administration of Criminal Justice to develop training programs for law enforcement officers, covering identification of brain injury indicators, appropriate procedures for encounters, and compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act. Furthermore, it allows the deputy secretary of the Department of Public Safety and Corrections to create necessary rules and regulations for implementing these provisions, while ensuring legislative oversight of the rulemaking process. The act is officially titled "Riley's Law."

Statutes affected:
HB1244 Original: 32:412(S
HB1244 Engrossed: 32:412(S
HB1244 Reengrossed: 32:412(S
HB1244 Enrolled: 32:412(S