The bill, HB 534, addresses the booting of motor vehicles parked on private property, specifically focusing on the compensation related to the immobilization of these vehicles. The Conference Committee Report indicates that the Senate amendments proposed by Senator McMath were rejected, while those by Senator Luneau were adopted. Notably, the bill clarifies that the ownership entity of the parking facility cannot receive any compensation, including rebates or other valuable considerations, in connection with the booting of vehicles, except for unpaid parking fees. Additionally, it specifies that any unpaid parking fees cannot exceed the actual amount incurred for parking.

The proposed law also removes existing provisions that previously prohibited parking facility companies and their managers from having a monetary interest in booting companies and from accepting compensation from booting businesses, other than unpaid parking fees. This change simplifies the regulations surrounding the financial relationships between parking facilities and booting companies, focusing solely on the ownership entity's ability to receive compensation. Overall, the bill aims to regulate the practices surrounding vehicle booting on private property while ensuring that fees remain fair and transparent.

Statutes affected:
HB534 Original: 32:1741(I)
HB534 Engrossed: 32:1741(I)
HB534 Reengrossed: 32:1741(I)
HB534 Enrolled: 32:1741(I)
HB534 Act 704: 32:1741(I)