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DIGEST
The digest printed below was prepared by House Legislative Services. It constitutes no part
of the 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)]
SB 147 Reengrossed 2021 Regular Session Ward
Proposed law provides for definitions relative to personal delivery devices.
Proposed law provides that the operation of a personal delivery device is governed by law
and Federal Aviation Administration airport regulations.
Proposed law provides that a personal delivery device cannot be considered a vehicle.
Proposed law provides that a business entity may be the operator of a personal delivery
device, through an agent of the business entity, that is trained and capable of monitoring or
exercising physical control of the personal delivery device.
Proposed law requires that a personal delivery device yield to pedestrians and not obstruct
right-of-ways to all other lawful traffic.
Proposed law prohibits a personal delivery device from transporting hazardous materials.
Proposed law provides that a personal delivery device may be operated at speeds of up to 12
miles per hour in a pedestrian area or at speeds up to 20 miles per hour in a nonpedestrian
area.
Proposed law provides that a personal delivery device shall be equipped with markers and
a unique identification number. Further provides that a personal delivery device shall be
equipped with a braking system, and lights on the front and rear that are visible up to 500
feet.
Proposed law provides that local authorities may prohibit personal delivery devices, by local
resolution or ordinance, if the local government determines that the prohibition is in the
interest of public safety.
Proposed law provides that personal delivery devices may also be prohibited by airport
authorities by resolution or ordinance in the interest of public safety.
Proposed law provides that a business entity that operates a personal delivery device shall
maintain no less than $100,000 of general liability insurance on the personal delivery device.
Effective upon signature of the governor or lapse of time for gubernatorial action.
(Adds R.S. 32:210 - 210.7)
Summary of Amendments Adopted by Senate
Senate Floor Amendments to engrossed bill
1. Changes definition of ""personal delivery device".
2. Provides that the operation of a personal delivery device is governed by law
and Federal Aviation Administration airport regulations.
3. Clarifies that a personal delivery device shall not obstruct other lawful
traffic.
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4. Provides that local authorities may prohibit personal delivery devices, by
local resolution or ordinance, if the local government determines that the
prohibition is in the best interest of public safety.
Summary of Amendments Adopted by House
The Committee Amendments Proposed by House Committee on Transportation,
Highways and Public Works to the reengrossed bill:
1. Make technical changes.
2. Add a provision that specifies that personal delivery devices may also be
prohibited by airport authorities by resolution or ordinance in the interest of
public safety.
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