HB 937: AMUSEMENT PARKS: Provides relative to revisions of the Amusement Rides Safety Law - Louisiana

HB937 Original → HB937 Act 447 · 5 edits

MODERATE

The bill was renumbered from HB 937 to Act 447 and updated to reflect new statutory sections, shifting the primary focus from general amusement rides to specifically regulating inflatable amusement devices alongside traditional rides. The scope of the law was expanded to include new definitions for audits, fixed operation locations, and operational management, while repealing specific sections related to inflatable devices that were previously separate. These changes matter because they formalize the regulatory framework for inflatable attractions, ensuring they undergo the same rigorous safety inspections and registration processes as other amusement rides.

Scope change

The bill's scope was broadened to explicitly include 'inflatable amusement devices' as a distinct category requiring regulation, alongside amusement attractions and rides. It also added definitions for 'fixed operation locations' and 'audits' to clarify how and where these devices are managed and inspected.

DEFINITION

Statutory sections were renumbered from the 1482 series to the 1484 series, and repealed sections were updated to match the new numbering scheme.

New definitions were added for 'Audit' (official inspection of operator actions), 'Fixed operation location' (permanent sites), and 'Investigate' (official response to accidents or complaints).

REQUIREMENT

The purpose of the law was clarified to specifically regulate the testing, inspection, and operation of inflatable amusement devices, prohibiting their use without proper registration and inspection.

Specific repealed sections regarding inflatable amusement devices (1484.6(F), 1484.13(B)(8), 1484.15, 1484.21, and 1484.23(E)) were removed from the list of repealed statutes, likely because their content was integrated into the new definitions or the main text.

ENFORCEMENT

The bill now explicitly requires that inflatable devices, attractions, and rides must receive a 'set-up inspection' by a third-party inspector before operation, in addition to other safety checks.

HB937 Enrolled → HB937 Original · 5 edits

MODERATE

The bill was renumbered from 1484 to 1482 to align with updated statutory sections, and its scope was expanded to include 'devices' alongside rides and attractions. A critical change involves the repeal of the specific section governing inflatable amusement devices, which appears to have been replaced by a new, broader regulatory framework covering third-party inspections and operator licensing. The act now explicitly addresses the regulation of amusement devices and devices in addition to traditional rides and attractions.

Scope change

The bill's scope was broadened to explicitly include 'amusement devices' and 'devices' in addition to 'amusement rides' and 'amusement attractions', expanding the regulatory reach beyond traditional mechanical rides to potentially include other types of amusement equipment.

TECHNICAL

The bill's statutory references were updated from R.S. 40:1484 to R.S. 40:1482, indicating a reorganization of the Louisiana Revised Statutes.

SCOPE

The bill's title and scope were expanded to include 'amusement devices' and 'devices' alongside existing categories of rides and attractions.

REQUIREMENT

The specific repeal of the section dedicated solely to inflatable amusement devices was removed, suggesting a shift to a unified regulatory approach for all amusement equipment rather than separate rules for inflatables.

New requirements for third-party inspections, operator licensing, and firm licensing were added to the bill's purpose.

ENFORCEMENT

The bill now includes provisions for set-up inspections by the fire marshal and licensing of operators, strengthening enforcement mechanisms.

HB937 Reengrossed → HB937 Enrolled · 5 edits · May 25, 2026

MODERATE

The bill was finalized as an enrolled act, expanding its scope to include amusement rides and attractions alongside inflatable devices. The text was updated to reflect the final version of the law, which now requires registration, inspection, and set-up inspections for a broader range of amusement equipment to ensure public safety.

Scope change

The bill's scope was expanded to explicitly include 'amusement rides' and 'amusement attractions' in addition to 'inflatable amusement devices', broadening the types of equipment subject to safety regulations.

SCOPE

Added 'amusement rides' and 'amusement attractions' to the list of regulated equipment, ensuring these items are subject to the same safety rules as inflatable devices.

DEFINITION

Updated the definition of 'Audit' to include documentation and tagging related to the set-up inspection of the newly included amusement rides and attractions.

Updated the definition of 'Certificate of inspection' to verify compliance for the newly included amusement rides and attractions.

Updated the definition of 'Certificate of registration' to require a certificate of inspection for the newly included amusement rides and attractions.

REQUIREMENT

Amended the list of statutes to be amended to include sections 1484.22, 1484.23, 1484.24, 1484.25, 1484.26, 1484.27, and 1484.28, which likely contain the specific operational rules for the expanded scope.

HB937 Engrossed → HB937 Reengrossed · 3 edits · May 12, 2026

MINOR

The bill was reengrossed to correct a numbering error in the repealed statutes and to reorganize the definitions section. The primary substantive change is the addition of a new definition for 'Fixed operation location,' which distinguishes permanent or semi-permanent sites from temporary events, likely to tailor regulatory requirements based on the duration and mobility of the amusement device.

Scope change

The bill's scope regarding the repeal of specific statutes was adjusted to remove a redundant reference to R.S. 40:1482.2(A) and replace it with the correct section number, 1484.2(A). Additionally, the definitions section was expanded to include 'Fixed operation location,' clarifying how regulations apply to different types of operating environments.

TECHNICAL

Corrected the repealed statute list to remove R.S. 40:1482.2(A) and update the range of amended sections from (14) through (27) to (14) through (25).

DEFINITION

Added a new definition for 'Fixed operation location' to define sites where amusement devices are operated for an indefinite period and are not frequently disassembled.

Reordered and renumbered the list of definitions, shifting existing terms like 'Audit' and 'Certificate of inspection' to higher numbers to accommodate the new 'Fixed operation location' definition.

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