DIGEST
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or proof or indicia of legislative intent. [R.S. 1:13(B) and 24:177(E)]
HB 32 Engrossed 2020 Second Extraordinary Session Zeringue
Abstract: Requires that during a declared state of emergency or public health emergency,
restaurants and establishments selling alcoholic beverages for consumption on the premises
be subject to uniform restrictions, if any.
Present law authorizes the governor or a parish president to declare a state of emergency pursuant
to the La. Homeland Security and Emergency Assistance and Disaster Act.
Present law authorizes the governor to declare a state of public health emergency pursuant to the
La. Health Emergency Powers Act.
Proposed law provides that during a state of emergency as declared by the governor or the parish
president or during a public health emergency restaurants and establishments selling alcoholic
beverages for consumption on the premises shall be subject to uniform restrictions, if any, including
restrictions on occupancy and operation.
Effective upon signature of governor or lapse of time for gubernatorial action.
(Adds R.S. 29:732.1 and 776)
Summary of Amendments Adopted by House
The Committee Amendments Proposed by House Committee on House and Governmental
Affairs to the original bill:
1. Make proposed law applicable to establishments selling alcoholic beverages for
consumption on the premises rather than to bars.