MTR VEHICLE/OFFICE: Provides relative to fee waivers by the office of motor vehicles for driver's licenses and state identification cards (RE1 DECREASE SG RV See Note)

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Passed Legislature

This bill passed both chambers and reached final enrollment, even if later executive action is not shown here.

Sponsor: Delisha Boyd
Last action: 2026-05-28
Official status: Failed Senate final passage
Effective date: Not listed

Plain English Breakdown

The bill failed final passage in the Senate and did not become law.

Driver's License and ID Card Fee Waivers for Homeless People

This bill would allow homeless people living in Louisiana to get driver's licenses or state identification cards without paying fees, as long as they provide proof of their homelessness.

What This Bill Does

Requires the Department of Public Safety and Corrections not to charge fees for issuing, renewing, or replacing Class 'E' driver's licenses for homeless people who are residents of Louisiana.
Requires homeless individuals to show a letter from an approved organization like a shelter, healthcare provider, school liaison, or domestic violence service provider to prove they are homeless.
Also requires the Department not to charge fees for issuing, renewing, or replacing state identification cards for homeless people who are residents of Louisiana.

Who It Names or Affects

Homeless individuals who live in Louisiana
The Department of Public Safety and Corrections

Terms To Know

Class 'E' driver's license: A standard type of driver's license for people over the age of 18.
Homelessness: Living without a stable, safe place to stay and sleeping in places not meant for human habitation or staying with others temporarily due to lack of housing.

Limits and Unknowns

The bill did not pass the Senate and failed final passage.
Only applies to residents of Louisiana
Requires proof of homelessness from specific organizations

Amendments

These notes stay tied to the official amendment files and metadata from the legislature.

Fiscal Note - HB712 ReEngrossed With Senate Cmte Amendments

Filed

Plain English: Filed 6

The official amendment file could not be read automatically during the last sync, so only the official amendment metadata is shown right now.

House Floor Amendment #2363 Boyd Adopted

Adopted

Plain English: HFAHB712 4877 2363 FOR OFFICE USE ONLY HOUSE FLOOR AMENDMENTS 2026 Regular Session Amendments proposed by Representative Boyd to Engrossed House Bill No.

HFAHB712 4877 2363 FOR OFFICE USE ONLY HOUSE FLOOR AMENDMENTS 2026 Regular Session Amendments proposed by Representative Boyd to Engrossed House Bill No.
712 by Representative Boyd 1 AMENDMENT NO.
1 2 On page 1, line 5, after "fees;" and before "to" insert "to limit the fee waiver for certain 3 credentials to residents of Louisiana;" 4 AMENDMENT NO.
2 5 On page 1, at the end of line 10, change "and" to "or" 6 AMENDMENT NO.

House Committee Amendment #2229 THPW Adopted

Adopted

Plain English: HCAHB712 4877 2229 HOUSE COMMITTEE AMENDMENTS 2026 Regular Session Amendments proposed by House Committee on Transportation, Highways and Public Works to Original House Bill No.

HCAHB712 4877 2229 HOUSE COMMITTEE AMENDMENTS 2026 Regular Session Amendments proposed by House Committee on Transportation, Highways and Public Works to Original House Bill No.
712 by Representative Boyd 1 AMENDMENT NO.
1 2 On page 1, line 10, after "department" and before "not" change "may" to "shall" 3 AMENDMENT NO.
2 4 On page 1, line 12, after "person" and before "demonstrate" change "may" to "shall" 5 AMENDMENT NO.

House Committee Amendment #2124 THPW Draft

Draft

Plain English: HCAHB712 4877 2124 HOUSE COMMITTEE AMENDMENTS 2026 Regular Session Amendments proposed by House Committee on Transportation, Highways and Public Works to Original House Bill No.

HCAHB712 4877 2124 HOUSE COMMITTEE AMENDMENTS 2026 Regular Session Amendments proposed by House Committee on Transportation, Highways and Public Works to Original House Bill No.
712 by Representative Boyd 1 AMENDMENT NO.
1 2 On page 1, line 10, after "department" and before "not" change "may" to "shall" 3 AMENDMENT NO.
2 4 On page 1, line 12, after "person" and before "demonstrate" change "may" to "shall" 5 AMENDMENT NO.

Senate Committee Amendment #2493 THPW Adopted

Adopted

Plain English: SCAHB712 4379 2493 SENATE COMMITTEE AMENDMENTS 2026 Regular Session Amendments proposed by Senate Committee on Transportation, Highways and Public Works to Reengrossed House Bill No.

SCAHB712 4379 2493 SENATE COMMITTEE AMENDMENTS 2026 Regular Session Amendments proposed by Senate Committee on Transportation, Highways and Public Works to Reengrossed House Bill No.
712 by Representative Boyd 1 AMENDMENT NO.
1 2 On page 1, line 2, after "and" delete "R.S.
40:1321.3" and insert "R.S.

Senate Committee Amendment #2375 THPW Draft

Draft

Plain English: SCAHB712 4379 2375 SENATE COMMITTEE AMENDMENTS 2026 Regular Session Amendments proposed by Senate Committee on Transportation, Highways and Public Works to Reengrossed House Bill No.

SCAHB712 4379 2375 SENATE COMMITTEE AMENDMENTS 2026 Regular Session Amendments proposed by Senate Committee on Transportation, Highways and Public Works to Reengrossed House Bill No.
712 by Representative Boyd 1 AMENDMENT NO.
1 2 On page 1, line 2, after "and" delete "R.S.
40:1321.3" and insert "R.S.

Bill History

2026-05-28 S
Read by title. Failed to pass by a vote of 10 yeas and 27 nays. Motion to reconsider tabled.
2026-05-28 S
Called from the Calendar.
2026-05-20 S
Read by title and returned to the Calendar, subject to call.
2026-05-20 S
Reconsidered.
2026-05-19 S
Notice of reconsideration on the next legislative day.
2026-05-19 S
Read by title. Failed to pass by a vote of 6 yeas and 27 nays.
2026-05-19 S
Rules suspended. Called from the Calendar.
2026-05-11 S
Read by title and returned to the Calendar, subject to call.
2026-04-28 S
Reported without Legislative Bureau amendments. Read by title and passed to third reading and final passage.
2026-04-27 S
Committee amendments read and adopted. Read by title and referred to the Legislative Bureau.
2026-04-22 S
Reported with amendments.
2026-03-31 S
Read second time by title and referred to the Committee on Transportation, Highways and Public Works.
2026-03-30 S
Received in the Senate. Rules suspended. Read first time by title and placed on the Calendar for a second reading.
2026-03-26 H
Read third time by title, amended, roll called on final passage, yeas 87, nays 1. Finally passed, title adopted, ordered to the Senate.
2026-03-25 H
Scheduled for floor debate on 03/26/2026.
2026-03-24 H
Read by title, amended, ordered engrossed, passed to 3rd reading.
2026-03-23 H
Reported with amendments (13-1).
2026-03-09 H
Read by title, under the rules, referred to the Committee on Transportation, Highways and Public Works.
2026-02-27 H
First appeared in the Interim Calendar on 2/27/2026.
2026-02-27 H
Under the rules, provisionally referred to the Committee on Transportation, Highways and Public Works.
2026-02-27 H
Prefiled.

Official Summary Text

MTR VEHICLE/OFFICE: Provides relative to fee waivers by the office of motor vehicles for driver's licenses and state identification cards (RE1 DECREASE SG RV See Note)

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HLS 26RS-740 REENGROSSED
2026 Regular Session
HOUSE BILL NO. 712
BY REPRESENTATIVES BOYD, ADAMS, BRASS, BRYANT, CHASSION,
FREIBERG, GREEN, DANA HENRY, TRAVIS JOHNSON, JORDAN, KNOX,
LAFLEUR, TERRY LANDRY, LARVADAIN, LYONS, MARCELLE, MENA,
MILLER, MOORE, MURRAY, NEWELL, PHELPS, TAYLOR, AND WALTERS
MTR VEHICLE/OFFICE: Provides relative to fee waivers by the office of motor vehicles
for driver's licenses and state identification cards
1 AN ACT
2 To enact R.S. 32:412.4 and R.S. 40:1321.3, relative to waiver of fees for office of motor
3 vehicles issued credentials; to provide for waiver of fees for Class "E" driver's
4 licenses and state identification cards for homeless persons; to provide for proof of
5 homelessness; to provide for restrictions to the waiver of fees; to limit the fee waiver
6 for certain credentials to residents of Louisiana; to provide for definitions; and to
7 provide for related matters.
8 Be it enacted by the Legislature of Louisiana:
9 Section 1. R.S. 32:412.4 is hereby enacted to read as follows:
10 §412.4. Homelessness exemption; driver's licenses
11 A.(1) The department shall not charge a fee for issuing, renewing, or
12 providing a duplicate of any Class "E" driver's license for a person who is homeless.
13 The person shall demonstrate homelessness by presenting a letter, at the time of
14 application, attesting to his homelessness from either of the following entities:
15 (a) An established homeless shelter.
16 (b) An outreach or supportive service provider.
17 (c) A healthcare provider.
18 (d) A school homeless liaison staffer.
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1 (e) A domestic violence service provider.
2 (2) For the purposes of this Section, the term "homeless" or "homelessness"
3 shall include a person living at or below one hundred percent of the federal poverty
4 line or as defined in 42 U.S.C. 11302.
5 B. The waiver of fees shall include the issuance, renewal, or duplicate of any
6 Class "E" driver's license.
7 C. The department shall waive a fee that would otherwise be charged for the
8 issuance of any Class "E" drivers license, if the individual confirms he is not in
9 violation of any provision contained in R.S. 32:414.
10 D. The provisions of this Section shall apply only to residents of the state of
11 Louisiana.
12 Section 2. R.S. 40:1321.3 is hereby enacted to read as follows:
13 §1321.3. Homelessness exemption; state identification cards
14 A.(1) The department shall not charge a fee for issuing, renewing, or
15 providing a duplicate of any state identification card for a person who is homeless.
16 The person shall demonstrate homelessness by presenting a letter, at the time of
17 application, attesting to his homelessness from either of the following entities:
18 (a) An established homeless shelter.
19 (b) An outreach or supportive service provider.
20 (c) A healthcare provider.
21 (d) A school homeless liaison staffer.
22 (e) A domestic violence service provider.
23 (2) For the purposes of this Section, the term "homeless" or "homelessness"
24 shall include a person living at or below one hundred percent of the federal poverty
25 line or as defined in 42 U.S.C. 11302.
26 B. The waiver of fees shall include the issuance, renewal, or duplicate of any
27 state identification card.
28 C. The provisions of this Section shall apply only to residents of the state of
29 Louisiana.
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HLS 26RS-740 REENGROSSED
HB NO. 712
DIGEST
The digest printed below was prepared by House Legislative Services. It constitutes no part
of the legislative instrument. The keyword, one-liner, abstract, and digest do not constitute
part of the law or proof or indicia of legislative intent. [R.S. 1:13(B) and 24:177(E)]
HB 712 Reengrossed 2026 Regular Session Boyd
Abstract: Provides for a waiver of fees for Class "E" driver's licenses and state
identification cards for homeless Louisiana residents.
Present law requires a fee of $25 for every application or renewal of Class "E" driver's
licenses.
Proposed law requires the Dept. of Public Safety and Corrections (DPS&C), office of motor
vehicles (OMV) to waive the fees for issuing, renewing, or providing a duplicate Class "E"
driver's license if the resident is homeless, except if the individual's license has been
suspended, revoked, or cancelled.
Proposed law requires proof of homelessness in order to receive the waiver of fees for the
Class "E" driver's license by presenting a letter attesting to his homeless status. Specifies
that the letter must be provided by one of the following entities:
(1) An established homeless shelter.
(2) An outreach or supportive service provider.
(3) A healthcare provider.
(4) A school homeless liaison staffer.
(5) A domestic violence service provider.
Proposed law limits the fee waiver solely to La. residents.
Proposed law defines "homeless" or "homelessness" as a person living at or below 100% of
the federal poverty line or as defined in federal law.
Present law establishes a fee to issue or renew state identification cards. Requires a $3 fee
for a two-year identification card or $7.50 for a six-year identification card if the resident
is under 16 years old. Further requires a $15 fee for state identification cards for residents
over 16 years old.
Proposed law requires the DPS&C, OMV, to waive the fees for issuing, renewing, or
providing a duplicate state identification card if the resident is homeless.
Proposed law requires proof of homelessness in order to receive the waiver of fees for the
state identification card by presenting a letter attesting to his homeless status. Specifies that
the letter must be provided by one of the following entities:
(1) An established homeless shelter.
(2) An outreach or supportive service provider.
(3) A healthcare provider.
(4) A school homeless liaison staffer.
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(5) A domestic violence service provider.
Proposed law defines "homeless" or "homelessness" as a person living at or below 100% of
the federal poverty line or as defined in federal law.
Proposed law limits the fee waiver solely to La. residents.
(Adds R.S. 32:412.4 and R.S. 40:1321.3)
Summary of Amendments Adopted by House
The Committee Amendments Proposed by House Committee on Transportation,
Highways and Public Works to the original bill:
1. Change proposed law from permissive to mandatory to require that the
Department of Public Safety and Corrections, office of motor vehicles, not
charge a fee for issuing, renewing, and providing a duplicate state identification
card or driver's license for homeless persons.
2. Change proposed law from permissive to mandatory to require that the person
demonstrate homelessness by presenting a letter, at the time of application,
attesting to his homeless status.
The House Floor Amendments to the engrossed bill:
1. Make technical changes.
2. Add a Louisiana resident requirement to the fee waiver for issuing, renewing, or
providing duplicate Class "E" driver's licenses and state identification cards.
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