Louisiana legislation · 2026 Regular Session
Louisiana HB590: TRAFFIC/VIOLATIONS: Provides with respect to training law enforcement officers regarding certain traffic stops
Status: Signed into law, June 8, 2026
What the bill says
An act To enact R.S. 32:403.2.1 and 403.3.1, relative to motor vehicle traffic stops; to establish the Green Envelope Program; to establish the Blue Envelope Program; to provide for the purposes of the programs; to require the Department of Public Safety and Corrections to create the envelopes; to provide for an effective date; and to provide for related matters.
From the introduced text:
AN ACT To enact R.S. 32:403.2.1 and 403.3.1, relative to motor vehicle traffic stops; to establish the Green Envelope Program; to establish the Blue Envelope Program; to provide for the purposes of the programs; to require the Department of Public Safety and Corrections to create the envelopes; to provide for an effective date; and to provide for related matters. Be it enacted by the Legislature of Louisiana: Section 1. R.S. 32:403.2.1 and 403.3.1 are hereby enacted to read as follows: §403.2.1. Green Envelope Program; mental disability The Department of Public Safety and Corrections, office of motor vehicles, shall create specially designed green envelopes to be provided to drivers with mental disabilities or their parents or legal guardians. (1) The green envelope shall include communication guidelines on the exterior to assist law enforcement on recognizing and effectively communicating with drivers with mental disabilities during traffic stops. (2) The green envelope may hold essential documents, including but not limited to driver's licenses, vehicle registrations, contact cards, and medical documents. (3) Any driver, or his parent or guardian, may request the green envelope without providing medical documentation. Page 1 of CODING: Words in struck through type are deletions from existing law; words underscored are additions. HLS 26RS-395 ORIGINAL HB NO. §403.3.1. Blue Envelope Program; autism spectrum disorder The Department of Public Safety and …
Sponsors
- Glorioso, Brian (R, 90) · primary sponsor
- Adams, Roy (D, 62)
- Berault, Stephanie (R, 76)
- Billings, Beth (R, 56)
- Boudreaux, Doyle (R, 39)
- Boyd, Delisha (D, 102)
- Boyer, Chad (R, 46)
- Brass, Ken (D, 58)
- Carter, Robby (D, 72)
- Carver, Kim (R, 89)
- Chassion, Tehmi (D, 44)
- DeWitt, Jason (R, 25)
Latest actions
- : Effective date: 08/01/2026.
- : Signed by the Governor. Becomes Act No. 816.
- : Sent to the Governor for executive approval.
- : Signed by the President of the Senate.
- : Enrolled and signed by the Speaker of the House.
- : Read by title, roll called, yeas 96, nays 0, Senate amendments concurred in.
- : Scheduled for concurrence on 05/27/2026.
- : Received from the Senate with amendments.
- : Rules suspended. The amended bill was read by title, passed by a vote of 35 yeas and 0 nays, and ordered returned to the House. Motion to reconsider tabled.
- : Reported without Legislative Bureau amendments. Read by title and passed to third reading and final passage.
Votes
- House Vote on HB 590, CONCUR IN SENATE AMENDMENTS (#1598) (May 27, 2026): 96 yea, 0 nay, passed
- Senate Vote on HB 590, FINAL PASSAGE (#1070) (May 20, 2026): 35 yea, 0 nay, passed
- House Vote on HB 590, FINAL PASSAGE (#433) (April 13, 2026): 96 yea, 0 nay, passed
Common questions
- What is HB590?
- HB590 is a bill in the Louisiana Legislature (2026 Regular Session): TRAFFIC/VIOLATIONS: Provides with respect to training law enforcement officers regarding certain traffic stops.
- What does HB590 do?
- In its own words: An act To enact R.S. 32:403.2.1 and 403.3.1, relative to motor vehicle traffic stops; to establish the Green Envelope Program; to establish the Blue Envelope Program; to provide for the purposes of the programs; to require the Department of Public Safety and Corrections to create the envelopes; to provide for an effective date; and to provide for related matters.
- What is the status of HB590?
- Signed into law as of June 8, 2026. Latest action: Effective date: 08/01/2026. (June 8, 2026).
- Who sponsored HB590?
- Glorioso, Brian (R, 90), with 11 co-sponsors.
- Where is the official record for HB590?
- On the Louisiana Legislature website: https://legis.la.gov/legis/BillInfo.aspx?s=26RS&b=HB590
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