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HB 317 - Authorizes Autism Symbol on Driver's Licenses - Louisiana Key Vote

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Title: Authorizes Autism Symbol on Driver's Licenses

Signed by Governor John Bel Edwards


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Title: Authorizes Autism Symbol on Driver's Licenses

Vote Smart's Synopsis:

Vote to pass a bill that authorizes an autism symbol on Louisiana driver's licenses and establishes a new autism training course for law enforcement officers.

Highlights:

 

  • Authorizes individuals with autism to have a driver’s license that shows they have such disorder, with a medical professional’s consent (Sec. 1). 

  • Requires Louisiana public safety officers to undergo a training course on interacting with autistic individuals that include the following topics (Sec. 1):

    • Identifying if a person has autism;

    • Identifying the appropriate procedures when encountering an autistic individual;

    • How to effectively communicate and interact with an autistic individual;

    • An explanation of developmental disabilities;

    • Examples of any potential unexpected actions taken by an autistic individual;

    • A list of available resources available to assist an officer encountering an autistic individual; and

    • Descriptions of Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)-approved procedures when encountering an autistic individual.

Full Bill Text

Title: Authorizes Autism Symbol on Driver's Licenses

Title: Authorizes Autism Symbol on Driver's Licenses

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