HB 976 Louisiana House · 2026 Regular Session

LIABILITY/CIVIL: Creates liability for recklessly throwing from a parade float

This bill creates a new law in Louisiana that makes it illegal to throw objects from a parade float in a way that could cause injury to others. It applies to anyone participating in a parade who recklessly throws items, and it establishes a legal presumption that the thrower is responsible if someone gets hurt. The law does not ban all throwing, allowing for responsible tossing of items that are not prohibited. If a person violates this rule and causes harm, they will automatically be held liable unless they can prove otherwise.
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Mar 2026
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Introduced Mar 17, 2026 Last action Mar 18, 2026
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Read by title, under the rules, referred to the Committee on Civil Law and Procedure.
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Sylvia Taylor
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