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LA HB581
Bill
Status
6/20/2025
Primary Sponsor
John Illg
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AI Summary
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Prohibits persons over age 16 and entities from intentionally releasing balloons inflated with lighter-than-air gas outdoors
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Exempts balloons released for scientific/meteorological purposes by government agencies, hot air balloons that are recovered, balloons that remain indoors, and radio-tracked educational balloons released by licensed amateur radio operators
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Civil penalties escalate with violations: $150 for first offense, $250 for second offense, $500 for third or subsequent offenses
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Releasing multiple balloons at one time counts as a single violation
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All collected fines are deposited into the litter abatement account within the Conservation Fund
Legislative Description
Prohibits releasing inflated balloons outdoors (EN INCREASE SD RV See Note)
ENVIRONMENT
Last Action
Vetoed by the Governor.
6/20/2025