HB 309 Louisiana House · 2026 Regular Session

CRIME: Provides for the crime of walking on a crosswalk while looking at a cellphone (OR SEE FISC NOTE LF RV)

HB 309 imposes a $25 civil penalty on pedestrians who walk on crosswalks while using a cellphone. It also creates a rebuttable presumption that violators may be liable for damages resulting from their distraction. The bill directly affects individuals walking in crosswalks while using mobile devices. This measure establishes minor financial consequences for distracted walking, focusing on civil enforcement rather than criminal penalties.
Bill status in committee 1 of 4 stages cleared
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Feb 2026
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Introduced Feb 24, 2026 Last action Mar 9, 2026
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Mar 9, 2026
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Read by title, under the rules, referred to the Committee on Transportation, Highways and Public Works.
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Feb 24, 2026
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Under the rules, provisionally referred to the Committee on Transportation, Highways and Public Works.
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Mike Bayham
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