House Bill No. by Representative Lacombe and Senator Kleinpeter proposes significant revisions to the Amusement Rides Safety Law in Louisiana, primarily focusing on enhancing the regulation and safety of amusement rides and devices. The bill removes all references to inflatable amusement devices, indicating a shift in focus towards other types of amusement attractions. It introduces new licensing requirements for inspectors and operators, mandates that only licensed individuals by the state fire marshal can perform annual testing and inspections, and establishes third-party inspection requirements. Additionally, the bill increases the minimum general liability insurance requirement from $1,000,000 to $2,000,000 and reduces the notification time for third-party inspectors to report deficiencies from 10 days to 5 days.

The bill also outlines the responsibilities of the state fire marshal, including the authority to issue cease-and-desist orders for non-compliant operations and enforce insurance requirements. It eliminates the authority of the fire marshal to assess and collect fees associated with inflatable amusement devices while retaining fees for other amusement attractions. Furthermore, it introduces a late fee structure for license renewals after expiration and requires the state fire marshal to adopt rules regarding the decommissioning of amusement attractions and rides. Overall, the bill aims to streamline regulations while enhancing safety standards for amusement attractions and rides in Louisiana.