Louisiana 2026 Regular Session Status: Enacted Bipartisan · 2 R · 1 D cosponsors

SB 151 — MOTOR VEHICLES: Authorizes the office of motor vehicles to flag the license of an individual who is in the Combined DNA Index System. (8/1/26) (EN SEE FISC NOTE GF EX)

Last action — Signed by the Governor. Becomes Act No. 465.

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    Introduced
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    In Committee
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    Passed Senate
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    Passed House
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    To Executive
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    Enacted

This bill has been enacted into law. Introduced February 25, 2026. Enacted.

Signed by Governor Jeff Landry (Republican) on May 29, 2026.

Prognosis

Likely to advance 92% · high confidence

Where this bill stands today.

Odds of enactment

High

How often bills like it became law.

  • Enacted

    Current position in the legislative process.

  • 3 sponsors

    1 primary, 2 co-sponsors signed on.

  • Bipartisan support

    Sponsored across 2 parties (2 R · 1 D) — cross-party backing.

  • Cleared a recorded vote

    Passed 3 recorded votes so far.

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In plain language

This bill allows the office of motor vehicles to flag licenses linked to the DNA Index System.

The bill authorizes the office of motor vehicles to flag the licenses of individuals who are listed in the Combined DNA Index System. This measure could help in tracking individuals with certain legal or forensic backgrounds.

Bill Text

What changed in the latest version

13 added · 40 removed

Plain-language change summary

In the updated version of Bill SB 151, the specific reference to "ACT No. 465" has been removed. This change likely indicates that the bill is being revised to omit an outdated or irrelevant reference, which could help streamline the legislation and ensure it aligns better with current laws or standards. This adjustment is important as it helps to clarify the bill's purpose and makes it easier for everyone involved to understand its implications.

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SLS 26RS-35 REENGROSSED Regular Session SENATE BILL NO.
Regular Session ENROLLED SENATE BILL NO.
151 BY SENATOR MIZELL MOTOR VEHICLES.
151 BY SENATOR MIZELL AND REPRESENTATIVES MANDIE LANDRY AND SPELL AN ACT ToenactR.S.15:609(K),relativetodrawingortakingofDNAsamples;to provideforrules to flag a driver's license for certain persons under certain circumstances;
Authorizes the office of motor vehicles to flag the license of an individual who is in the Combined DNA Index System.
(8/1/26) AN ACT ToenactR.S.
15:609(K),relativetodrawingortakingofDNAsamples;toprovideforrules to flag a driver's license for certain persons under certain circumstances;
(1)Anypersonrequiredby law tosubmitaDNAsample and whohas failed to provide that sample, shall be considered noncompliant.
(1)Anyperson requiredby law tosubmitaDNAsample andwhohas failed to provide that sample, shall be considered noncompliant.
The office of motor vehicles shall not issue, renew, or reinstate any driver's license or identification card for the person until proof of compliance with the DNA submission requirement has been received.
The office of motor vehicles shall not issue, renew, or reinstate any driver's license forthepersonuntilproofofcompliancewiththeDNAsubmissionrequirement has been received.
(3)NolaterthanJanuary1,2027,thestatepoliceshallpromulgaterules toflagadriver'slicenseforoutstandingCombinedDNAIndexSystem(CODIS) Page 1 of 2 Coding:
(3)NolaterthanJanuary1,2027,thestatepoliceshallpromulgaterules toflagadriver'slicenseforoutstandingCombinedDNAIndexSystem(CODIS) hits and persons thatlawfully owethestateaDNAsample in order to complete their full DNA profile.
Words which are struck through are deletions from existing law;
PRESIDENT OF THE SENATE SPEAKER OF THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES GOVERNOR OF THE STATE OF LOUISIANA APPROVED:
words in boldface type and underscored are additions.
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SLS 26RS-35 REENGROSSED SB NO.
151 hits and personsthatlawfully owethestateaDNAsample in order to complete their full DNA profile.
The original instrument and the following digest, which constitutes no part of the legislative instrument, were prepared bySenate Legislative Services.
The keyword, summary, 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)] DIGEST SB 151 Reengrossed 2026 Regular Session Mizell Present law describes circumstances in which a person's DNA is required to be taken.
Proposed law provides that any person who fails to submit a required DNA sample is considered noncompliant.
Proposed law requires the office of motor vehicles to flag a noncompliant person's driving record and prohibits the issuance, renewal, or reinstatement of a driver's license or identification card until DNA sample is received.
Proposed law requires that no later than January 1, 2027, the state police promulgate rules to flag a driver's license for outstanding Combined DNA Index System (CODIS) hits and persons that lawfully owe the state a DNA sample in order to complete their full DNA profile.
Effective August 1, 2026.
(Adds R.S.
15:609(K)) Summary of Amendments Adopted by Senate Senate Floor Amendments to engrossed bill 1.
Provide that any person who fails to submit a required DNA sample is noncompliant.
2.
Require the office of motor vehicles to flag a noncompliant person's driving record and prohibits the issuance, renewal, or reinstatement of a driver's license or identification card until DNA sample is received.
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Action History

  1. Signed by the Governor. Becomes Act No. 465.

  2. Effective date 8/1/2026.

  3. Signed by the Speaker of the House.

  4. Sent to the Governor by the Secretary of the Senate.

  5. Enrolled. Signed by the President of the Senate.

  6. Amendments proposed by the House read and concurred in by a vote of 34 yeas and 0 nays.

  7. Read third time by title, amended, roll called on final passage, yeas 95, nays 0. Finally passed, ordered to the Senate.

  8. Received from the House with amendments.

  9. Scheduled for floor debate on 05/12/2026.

  10. Read by title, passed to 3rd reading.

  11. Reported without Legislative Bureau amendments.

  12. Reported favorably (15-0). Referred to the Legislative Bureau.

  13. Read by title, under the rules, referred to the Committee on Transportation, Highways and Public Works.

  14. Received in the House from the Senate, read by title, lies over under the rules.

  15. Senate floor amendments read and adopted. Read by title and passed by a vote of 35 yeas and 0 nays; ordered reengrossed and sent to the House. Motion to reconsider tabled.

  16. Read by title. Ordered engrossed and passed to third reading and final passage.

  17. Reported favorably.

  18. Introduced in the Senate; read by title. Rules suspended. Read second time and referred to the Committee on Transportation, Highways and Public Works.

  19. Prefiled and under the rules provisionally referred to the Committee on Transportation, Highways and Public Works.

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1 sponsors · 2 co-sponsors · 144 not signed on

Sponsors (1)

Co-sponsors (2)

Not signed on (144)

144 members have not signed on to this bill.

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"Not signed on" means a member has not sponsored or co-sponsored this bill — it does not imply opposition. Members flagged Voted No have a recorded No vote on this bill.

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Votes

CONCUR (#973)

Passed 34 Yea · 0 Nay · 5 Other
Party YeaNayPresentNot Voting
Unaffiliated 1000
Republican 24003
Democrat 9002
Total 34005
% of votes cast 87%0%0%13%
How each member voted (39)
Member Party Vote
Mr. President — Yea
Edward J. Price Democrat Yea
Gary Carter Democrat Not Voting
Gerald Boudreaux Democrat Yea
Jay Luneau Democrat Yea
Jimmy Harris Democrat Yea
Katrina R. Jackson-Andrews Democrat Yea
Larry Selders Democrat Not Voting
Regina Barrow Democrat Yea
Royce Duplessis Democrat Yea
Sam Jenkins Democrat Yea
Sidney Barthelemy II Democrat Yea
Adam Bass Republican Yea
Alan Seabaugh Republican Yea
Beth Mizell Republican Yea
Blake Miguez Republican Yea
Bob Hensgens Republican Yea
Brach Jerad Myers Republican Not Voting
Caleb Kleinpeter Republican Yea
Eddie J. Lambert Republican Yea
Franklin J. Foil Republican Yea
Glen Womack Republican Yea
Gregory A. Miller Republican Yea
Heather Cloud Republican Yea
Jeremy Stine Republican Yea
John C. "Jay" Morris Republican Yea
Jr., William "Bill" Wheat Republican Yea
Kirk Talbot Republican Yea
Mark Abraham Republican Yea
Michael "Big Mike" Fesi Republican Yea
Mike Reese Republican Not Voting
Patrick Connick Republican Not Voting
Patrick McMath Republican Yea
Rick Edmonds Republican Yea
Robert "Bob" Owen Republican Yea
Robert Allain Republican Yea
Stewart Jr. Cathey Republican Yea
Thomas A. Pressly Republican Yea
Valarie Hodges Republican Yea

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FINAL PASSAGE (#1173)

Passed 95 Yea · 0 Nay · 10 Other
Party YeaNayPresentNot Voting
Unaffiliated 6001
Republican 62006
Democrat 27003
Total 950010
% of votes cast 90%0%0%10%
How each member voted (105)
Member Party Vote
Mr. Speaker — Yea
Amedee — Yea
Galle — Yea
Stagni — Yea
Johnson, T. — Yea
Landry, T. — Not Voting
St. Blanc — Yea
Adrian Fisher Democrat Yea
Aimee Adatto Freeman Democrat Yea
Alonzo L. Knox Democrat Yea
Barbara Carpenter Democrat Yea
C. Denise Marcelle Democrat Not Voting
Candace N. Newell Democrat Yea
Chasity Martinez Democrat Yea
Dana Henry Democrat Yea
Delisha Boyd Democrat Yea
Ed Murray Democrat Yea
Edmond Jordan Democrat Yea
Gerald Boudreaux Democrat Yea
III, Ed Larvadain Democrat Yea
Joy Walters Democrat Not Voting
Jr., Kyle M. Green Democrat Yea
Ken Brass Democrat Yea
Mandie Landry Democrat Yea
Marcus Anthony Bryant Democrat Yea
Pat Moore Democrat Yea
Rashid Armand Young Democrat Yea
Robby Carter Democrat Yea
Rodney Lyons Democrat Yea
Roy Daryl Adams Democrat Yea
Shaun Raphael Mena Democrat Yea
Sr., Wilford Carter Democrat Not Voting
Steven Jackson Democrat Yea
Sylvia Elaine Taylor Democrat Yea
Tammy T. Phelps Democrat Yea
Tehmi Jahi Chassion Democrat Yea
Vanessa Caston LaFleur Democrat Yea
Annie Spell Republican Yea
Barbara Reich Freiberg Republican Yea
Beth Anne Billings Republican Yea
Brett F. Geymann Republican Not Voting
Brian Leonard Glorioso Republican Yea
Bryan Fontenot Republican Yea
Chad Michael Boyer Republican Yea
Chance Keith Henry Republican Yea
Christopher Turner Republican Yea
Danny McCormick Republican Yea
Daryl Andrew Deshotel Republican Yea
Debbie Villio Republican Yea
Dixon Wallace McMakin Republican Yea
Dodie Horton Republican Yea
Emily Chenevert Republican Yea
Foy Bryan Gadberry Republican Yea
Francis C. Thompson Republican Not Voting
Gregory A. Miller Republican Not Voting
III, Roger William Wilder Republican Yea
III, Vincent E. Cox Republican Yea
IV, Gerald "Beau" Beaullieu Republican Yea
Jack McFarland Republican Not Voting
Jacob Braud Republican Yea
Jacob Jules Landry Republican Yea
Jason Brian DeWitt Republican Yea
Jeffrey "Jeff" Fons Wiley Republican Yea
Jeremy LaCombe Republican Yea
Jerome Zeringue Republican Yea
Jessica Domangue Republican Yea
John E. Wyble Republican Yea
Joseph A. Orgeron Republican Yea
Josh Carlson Republican Yea
Jr., Dennis Bamburg Republican Yea
Jr., John R. Illg Republican Yea
Jr., Michael Robert Bayham Republican Yea
Kathy Edmonston Republican Yea
Kellee Hennessy Dickerson Republican Yea
Kim Carver Republican Yea
Kimberly Landry Coates Republican Yea
Larry A. Bagley Republican Yea
Lauren Ventrella Republican Yea
Laurie Schlegel Republican Yea
Les Farnum Republican Not Voting
Mark Wright Republican Yea
Michael "Gabe" Firment Republican Yea
Michael Charles Echols Republican Yea
Michael Melerine Republican Yea
Mike Johnson Republican Yea
Neil Riser Republican Yea
Nicholas Muscarello Republican Yea
Paul Sawyer Republican Yea
Phillip Eric Tarver Republican Not Voting
Polly Thomas Republican Yea
R. Dewith Carrier Republican Yea
Raymond J. Crews Republican Yea
Reese "Skip" Broussard Republican Yea
Rhonda Gaye Butler Republican Yea
Robert "Bob" Owen Republican Yea
Rodney Schamerhorn Republican Yea
Ryan Bourriaque Republican Yea
Shane Mack Republican Yea
Sr., Peter F. Egan Republican Yea
Stephanie H. Berault Republican Yea
Stephanie Hilferty Republican Yea
Timothy P. Kerner Republican Yea
Tony Bacala Republican Yea
Troy Jude Hebert Republican Yea
Wayne McMahen Republican Yea

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FINAL PASSAGE (#217)

Passed 35 Yea · 0 Nay · 4 Other
Party YeaNayPresentNot Voting
Unaffiliated 1000
Republican 24003
Democrat 10001
Total 35004
% of votes cast 90%0%0%10%
How each member voted (39)
Member Party Vote
Mr. President — Yea
Edward J. Price Democrat Yea
Gary Carter Democrat Yea
Gerald Boudreaux Democrat Yea
Jay Luneau Democrat Yea
Jimmy Harris Democrat Yea
Katrina R. Jackson-Andrews Democrat Yea
Larry Selders Democrat Not Voting
Regina Barrow Democrat Yea
Royce Duplessis Democrat Yea
Sam Jenkins Democrat Yea
Sidney Barthelemy II Democrat Yea
Adam Bass Republican Yea
Alan Seabaugh Republican Yea
Beth Mizell Republican Yea
Blake Miguez Republican Yea
Bob Hensgens Republican Yea
Brach Jerad Myers Republican Yea
Caleb Kleinpeter Republican Yea
Eddie J. Lambert Republican Yea
Franklin J. Foil Republican Yea
Glen Womack Republican Yea
Gregory A. Miller Republican Yea
Heather Cloud Republican Yea
Jeremy Stine Republican Yea
John C. "Jay" Morris Republican Yea
Jr., William "Bill" Wheat Republican Yea
Kirk Talbot Republican Yea
Mark Abraham Republican Not Voting
Michael "Big Mike" Fesi Republican Yea
Mike Reese Republican Not Voting
Patrick Connick Republican Yea
Patrick McMath Republican Yea
Rick Edmonds Republican Yea
Robert "Bob" Owen Republican Yea
Robert Allain Republican Yea
Stewart Jr. Cathey Republican Yea
Thomas A. Pressly Republican Not Voting
Valarie Hodges Republican Yea

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Who sponsors SB 151?
SB 151 is sponsored by Mandie Landry (Democrat), Annie Spell (Republican), and Beth Mizell (Republican).
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