The original instrument was prepared by Archana Cadge. The following digest,
which does not constitute a part of the legislative instrument, was prepared by
Thomas L. Tyler.
DIGEST
SB 339 Reengrossed 2024 Regular Session Harris
Present law provides the penalties for obstructing a highway of commerce including a railway,
railroad, navigable waterway, road, highway, thoroughfare, or runway of an airport.
Proposed law retains present law and clarifies that railways include streetcar railways.
Present law provides a monetary penalty for simple obstruction of a highway of commerce including
a fine of $200 or less.
Proposed law retains present law and creates a fine of $2,500 for simple obstruction.
Effective upon signature of the governor or lapse of time for gubernatorial action.
(Amends R.S. 14:96(A) and 97(A); adds R.S. 14:97(C))
Summary of Amendments Adopted by Senate
Senate Floor Amendments to engrossed bill
1. Removes limitation that the simple obstruction occur before or after a public event.