HB397

Louisiana HB397 creates the crime of reckless throwing from a parade float, with penalties for causing injury.

Louisiana HB397 establishes the crime of reckless throwing from a parade float, prohibiting the act of knowingly or negligently throwing an object in a manner that is foreseeable to cause injury to another person. The bill imposes a fine of up to $500 for any violation. If the reckless throwing causes an injury, the offender faces a fine of up to $1,000 and up to six months imprisonment. For serious bodily injury, the offender is subject to a fine of at least $2,000 and imprisonment for one to three years. The law applies to Mardi Gras and other parades in Louisiana.