House Bill No. [insert number] proposes to enact R.S. 9:2800.31, which establishes a limitation of liability for operators of streetcars and trackless street or trolley cars in Louisiana. Under this new provision, operators will not be held liable for any loss or damage incurred by motor vehicle operators unless it can be proven that the streetcar or trolley operator acted intentionally or negligently. This aims to protect transit operators from excessive liability claims while ensuring that accountability is maintained in cases of intentional or negligent actions.

Additionally, the bill introduces a rebuttable presumption that streetcars and trackless street or trolley cars are not defective, thereby shielding regional transit entities and their operators from claims of negligence. This presumption can be challenged, but it sets a legal standard that favors transit operators in liability disputes. Overall, the bill seeks to balance the interests of public transit operations with the need for safety and accountability on the roads.