7/7/06-Gov. Kathleen Blanco signed a bill into law that requires convicted sex offenders to carry driver’s licenses with the words “sex offender” stamped on them in orange type.
The new law, previously SB612, requires convicted offenders to carry the distinctive licenses or, for those who do not have driver’s licenses, personal identification cards with the words printed across them.
Convicted offenders will be required to register annually with the state. Failure to register could cause offenders to have their probation or parole revoked, be sent to jail for up to six months and/or pay a fine up to a $500 fine.
State Police also will be required to notify local authorities when a “sexual predator has been released from imprisonment.”

6/15/06-The House unanimously approved a bill June 14 that would require convicted sex offenders to carry driver’s licenses with the words “sex offender” stamped on them in orange type.
Sponsored by Sen. Willie Mount, D-Lake Charles, SB612 would require convicted offenders to carry the distinctive licenses or, for those who do not have driver’s licenses, personal identification cards with the words printed across them.
The bill also would require the Department of Public Safety to share its database of sex crimes violators with the Office of Motor Vehicles, the agency that issues driver’s licenses.
Convicted offenders would be required to register annually with the state. They would get a new license each year. Failure to register could cause offenders to have their probation or parole revoked, be sent to jail for up to six months and/or pay a fine up to a $500 fine.
State Police also would be required to notify local authorities when a “sexual predator has been released from imprisonment.”
The bill, which the Senate already approved, is head to Gov. Kathleen Blanco’s desk for her signature.
For bill status, call (225) 342-2456. In Louisiana, call 1-800-256-3793.

6/7/06-The House Transportation, Highways and Public Works Committee voted 10-0 June 6 to approve a bill that would require convicted sex offenders to carry driver’s licenses with the words “sex offender” stamped on them in orange type.
The bill, which the Senate already approved, is awaiting consideration on the House floor. If approved there, it would head to Gov. Kathleen Blanco’s desk for her signature.
Sponsored by Sen. Willie Mount, D-Lake Charles, SB612 would require convicted offenders to carry the distinctive licenses or, for those who do not have driver’s licenses, personal identification cards with the words printed across them.
The bill also would require the Department of Public Safety to share its database of sex crimes violators with the Office of Motor Vehicles, the agency that issues driver’s licenses.
Convicted offenders would be required to register annually with the state. They would get a new license each year. Failure to register could cause offenders to have their probation or parole revoked, be sent to jail for up to six months and/or pay a fine up to a $500 fine.
State Police also would be required to notify local authorities when a “sexual predator has been released from imprisonment.”
For bill status, call (225) 342-2456. In Louisiana, call 1-800-256-3793.