House Bill No. by Representative Bourriaque amends and reenacts several sections of Louisiana's Revised Statutes regarding personal delivery devices. The bill introduces new definitions and clarifies the responsibilities and rights of these devices, allowing them to operate in both pedestrian and nonpedestrian areas. Notably, the bill removes the requirement for personal delivery devices to display lights at night and eliminates the provision that previously restricted them from crossing certain roadways. Additionally, it establishes that personal delivery devices will have the same legal rights and duties as pedestrians or bicyclists, with exceptions for duties that cannot apply to them or would unreasonably burden their operation.

The bill also allows business entities to operate personal delivery devices in any pedestrian or nonpedestrian area, provided they yield to other lawful traffic and comply with local regulations. Local governments are granted the authority to regulate these devices in the interest of public safety, as long as such regulations are consistent with the new provisions. The act will take effect upon the governor's signature or after the designated time for bills to become law without signature.

Statutes affected:
HB606 Original: 32:210(3), 32:4(2), 32:6(A)(1)
HB606 Engrossed: 32:210(3), 32:4(2), 32:6(A)(1)
HB606 Enrolled: 32:210(3), 32:4(2), 32:6(A)(1)