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LA HB630

Bill

Status

Introduced

4/4/2025

Primary Sponsor

Mike Bayham

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Origin

House of Representatives

2025 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Reduces the fee for updating any class of driver's license (Class D, E, or commercial A/B/C) to become REAL ID compliant to a flat $10, down from current fees ranging from $20.25 to $76.50 depending on license type and residency

  • Exempts the $10 REAL ID update fee from all mandatory contributions that normally apply to license fees, including payments to the Louisiana State Police Retirement System Fund, New Orleans police pension fund, and litter abatement account

  • Preserves the original renewal/expiration date on the existing license when a driver updates solely for REAL ID compliance, rather than resetting the license term

  • Applies the reduced fee equally to New Orleans residents and non-residents, as well as to applicants 70 years of age or older who typically pay reduced license fees

Legislative Description

Reduces the fee applicable to updating a driver's license to comply with REAL ID standards (OR DECREASE SG RV See Note)

MTR VEHICLE/DRIVER LIC

Last Action

Becomes HB 679.

4/29/2025

Committee Referrals

Transportation, Highways and Public Works4/4/2025

Full Bill Text

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