Bill > HB397

This bill establishes a new crime called "reckless throwing from a parade float" in Louisiana law, specifically R.S. 14:39.3, to enhance public safety during events like Mardi Gras parades. It makes it illegal for anyone to knowingly or negligently throw an object from a parade float in a way that could foreseeably harm another person. Penalties vary depending on the outcome: a fine of up to $500 for the act itself, up to $1,000 and/or six months in jail if it causes injury, and a minimum fine of $2,000 and/or one to three years in prison with or without hard labor if it results in serious bodily injury, which is defined in R.S. 14:2 as significant physical harm. Importantly, this law does not prohibit the handing out, dropping, or responsible tossing of items that are otherwise legal, ensuring that traditional parade practices are not unduly affected.

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