SB 155 Louisiana Senate · 2025 Regular Session

MOTOR VEHICLES: Provides for emergency vehicle equipment for licensed surgeons. (8/1/25)

Senate Bill 155 expands the definition of an "authorized emergency vehicle" to include privately owned vehicles used by specific trauma surgeons. This allows board-certified trauma surgeons specializing in complex surgeries, who are affiliated with Level I, II, or III trauma centers, to have their vehicles designated as emergency vehicles. Such designation requires authorization from a fire chief and must be renewed annually. The authority can be revoked or suspended if the surgeon fails to comply with all established rules and regulations.

Bill status in committee 1 of 4 stages cleared

Introduction

Apr 2025

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Governor

Introduced Apr 4, 2025 Last action May 20, 2025

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SB155 Original → SB155 Engrossed · 4 edits · May 19, 2025

MODERATE

The bill was expanded to include a formal definition of 'authorized emergency vehicle' and updated the rules for trauma surgeons to use emergency lights. Previously, only specific military personnel and general trauma surgeons at Level I centers could use these lights; the new version broadens eligibility to include surgeons at Level II and III centers and adds specific board certification requirements.

Scope change

The bill's scope expanded from a narrow set of military and Level I trauma surgeon vehicles to a broader definition of authorized emergency vehicles that now explicitly includes private vehicles of trauma surgeons at Level I, II, and III centers.

DEFINITION

Added a new definition for 'authorized emergency vehicle' to clarify which vehicles are legally permitted to use emergency signals.

ELIGIBILITY

Expanded eligibility for surgeons to use emergency lights from only Level I trauma centers to include Level II and III centers as well.

Added a requirement that eligible surgeons must be board certified by the American Board of Surgery or the American Board of Medical Specialties with a subspecialty in complex surgeries.

REQUIREMENT

Updated the administrative rules to include a procedure for revoking or suspending a surgeon's authority to use emergency lights if they fail to comply with regulations.

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Committee

May 14, 2025

Upper · Passed

Reported with amendments.

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Apr 14, 2025

Committee

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

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