House Bill No. by Representative Glorioso introduces the crime of obstruction of a legislative proceeding, defining it as actions that impede the administration of legislative processes or threaten legislators with the intent to influence their participation. The bill outlines specific actions that constitute this crime, including using or threatening force against a legislator to hinder their attendance or influence their conduct in legislative matters. The penalties for this offense include imprisonment for up to six months, or one to three years if the obstruction results in an injury requiring medical attention.

Additionally, the bill amends existing law to expand the authority of the attorney general to include cases of obstruction of a legislative proceeding, allowing for investigation and prosecution with the consent of the district attorney. It also clarifies the venue for trials related to this new crime, stating that such offenses can be prosecuted in the parish where the legislative proceeding is taking place, where the obstruction occurred, or in East Baton Rouge Parish. This legislation aims to protect the integrity of legislative processes in Louisiana.