Louisiana Revised Statutes 39:17.2 – A. Any credential authorized or required by the state may be made available in digitized format on a program which a user can utilize through an electronic wallet.
Terms Used In Louisiana Revised Statutes 39:17.2
- Credential: means any document, certificate, identification, license, permit, or card indicating the user's status, right, privilege, classification, permission, entitlement, authority, or coverage. See Louisiana Revised Statutes 39:17.1
- Digitized credential: means a credential relayed in a data file available on any mobile device which has connectivity to the internet through an application that allows the mobile device to download the data file from the department, office, agency, company, division, university, school, board, commission, or other applicable entity and contains all of the data elements visible on the face and back of the credential, and also displays the current status of the credential. See Louisiana Revised Statutes 39:17.1
- Electronic wallet: refers to an electronic or online service or application that allows an individual to store credentials in order to access the credentials from a mobile device. See Louisiana Revised Statutes 39:17.1
- Program: means a grouping of activities directed toward the accomplishment of a clearly defined objective or set of objectives. See Louisiana Revised Statutes 39:2
A. Any credential authorized or required by the state may be made available in digitized format on a program which a user can utilize through an electronic wallet.
B. Any digitized credential downloaded through an application on a mobile device as provided by this Subpart shall be as valid as a tangible credential.
C. A digital copy, photograph, or image of a credential which is not downloaded through the application on a mobile device shall not be a valid digitized credential.
D. The commissioner of administration shall promulgate rules and regulations to implement the program and to develop the accessibility of any digitized credential available for use in an electronic wallet. The commissioner shall include the words “Crisis Lifeline dial 988” on the home page of any application created for digitized credentials established pursuant to this Subpart.
Acts 2019, No. 220, §1, eff. June 11, 2019; Acts 2023, No. 237, §2, eff. June 9, 2023.