DIGEST
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legislative instrument. The keyword, one-liner, abstract, and digest do not constitute part of the law
or proof or indicia of legislative intent. [R.S. 1:13(B) and 24:177(E)]
HB 249 Reengrossed 2019 Regular Session Connick
Abstract: Authorizes the establishment of community service litter abatement, beautification, and
maintenance programs, and provides a limitation of liability for a governing authority
establishing such a program.
Proposed law defines "community service litter abatement program" and "beautification and
maintenance projects", and provides that such a program may be established by ordinance of the
governing authority of any parish or municipality which shall establish necessary rules and
regulations for the facilitation of persons volunteering to participate in the program.
Proposed law provides that a person who volunteers to participate in the program shall not be
deemed to be an employee of the program or of the parish or municipality establishing the program.
Proposed law provides that a person who participates in the program shall have no cause of action
for damages against the governing authority conducting the program or supervising the participants,
nor against any employee or agent of the governing authority, unless the injury or loss was caused
by the intentional or grossly negligent act or omission of the governing authority or its employee or
agent.
Proposed law provides that the governing authority shall not be liable for any injury caused by an
individual participating in the program unless the gross negligence or intentional act of the governing
authority or its employee or agent was a substantial factor in causing the injury.
(Adds R.S. 9:2795.7)
Summary of Amendments Adopted by House
The Committee Amendments Proposed by House Committee on Civil Law and Procedure to the
original bill:
1. Make technical changes.
The House Floor Amendments to the engrossed bill:
1. Change the name of the program to the community service litter abatement,
beautification, and maintenance program. 2. Add a definition for "beautification and maintenance projects".