AL HB422

Provides civil immunity to non-compensated participants in Mardi Gras parades held in Class 2 municipalities, protecting them from lawsuits for losses or damages caused during parade participation.

Immunity applies to krewes, organizations, Mardi Gras societies, and their members presenting parades including traditional rural parades, horseback processions, and floats on public or private streets.

Immunity does not apply if losses or damages result from deliberate and wanton acts of the krewe, organization, or members, or if a member operating a motor vehicle is a compensated employee.

Does not limit liability of compensated employees of the krewe, organization, or society for their individual acts of negligence.

Parade attendees assume the risk of being struck by traditionally thrown items (beads, cups, Moonpies, doubloons) from parades occurring between 6:00 a.m. and 12:00 midnight, unless damage resulted from deliberate and wanton acts.

Act becomes effective immediately upon passage and approval by the Governor.