HB864

Authorizes municipalities to establish fire limits and to prohibit the storage, placement, accumulation, abandonment, or use of certain materials within the right-of-way of certain public structures

Complete·6/8/26

Louisiana HB864 authorizes municipalities to establish fire limits and prohibit the storage of flammable materials beneath certain public structures.

Louisiana HB864 allows municipalities to establish fire limits and prohibit the storage of flammable, explosive, or combustible materials within six feet or less beneath bridges, overpasses, viaducts, or tunnels. The law defines "explosive" as any chemical compound mixture or device that functions by explosion, "combustible" as a material that produces heat and light through a rapid chemical process, and "flammable materials" as substances that ignite and burn quickly. Violators face misdemeanor charges, fines of up to $1,500, imprisonment for up to six months, or both.

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Sponsors

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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Roll Call Votes

96 Yea

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0 Nay

9 Absent

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Calendar

May 14

12:00 AM

Senate Committee on Local and Municipal Affairs

Apr 9

9:00 AM

House Committee on Municipal, Parochial and Cultural Affairs

History

Jun 8

House

Signed by the Governor. Becomes Act No. 849.

Jun 8

House

Effective date: 08/01/2026.

Jun 1

Senate

Signed by the President of the Senate.