Louisiana · 2026 Regular Session · Bill

HB 309: CRIME: Provides for the crime of walking on a crosswalk while looking at a cellphone (OR SEE FISC NOTE LF RV)

In committee Last action March 9, 2026: Read by title, under the rules, referred to the Committee on Transportation, Highways and Public Works.

Plain-language summary

HB 309 is a bill introduced in the Louisiana House on February 24, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: CRIME: Provides for the crime of walking on a crosswalk while looking at a cellphone (OR SEE FISC NOTE LF RV). Primary sponsor: Mike Bayham (Republican). Most recent recorded action (March 9, 2026): Read by title, under the rules, referred to the Committee on Transportation, Highways and Public Works.

Sponsors

Primary sponsor: Mike Bayham (Republican).