House Bill No. by Representative Boyer proposes the enactment of Civil Code Article 688.1, which addresses the issue of branches and roots from trees, bushes, or plants that extend onto neighboring properties. The bill allows a landowner to trim these branches or roots at their own expense if the neighbor fails to do so after receiving a written notification. This notification must be sent via certified mail and include the date, a demand for removal, and a statement indicating that the landowner will proceed with removal after a thirty-day period if the neighbor does not comply.

Additionally, the proposed law stipulates that if a landowner removes branches or roots in violation of this article, they will be liable for any damages caused to the neighbor's trees, bushes, or plants. This legislation aims to clarify the responsibilities of property owners regarding overhanging vegetation and establish a formal process for addressing disputes related to property boundaries.