LA SB118

Requires mandatory substance use disorder screening for all first and second offense DUI offenders as part of court-approved substance abuse programs, changing screening from optional ("may") to required ("shall")

Screening tools must be evidence-based and validated specifically for the impaired driving population

Screening results are confidential and reported only to the court, prosecuting attorney, and defense counsel

If screening indicates risk for substance use disorder, the court may order a full assessment by a licensed clinician to determine diagnosis

Designates the law as the "Judge Jules Edwards Drunk Driving Protection Act," effective August 1, 2026