- For years, Louisiana has been considered the prison capital of the world; and, it's no wonder considering the way our legislators like to use the law to settle personal beefs. Now enter HB 184 sponsored by Rep. Cameron Henry which seeks to add Yelling At An Official At The Ballpark to the ever-growing list of crimes in Louisiana.
Louisiana already has a law on the books that qualifies assault on ANYONE in Louisiana a crime. So, if an official at a game is threatened, the police can be called and the assailant arrested. So, why do we need a special law just for assault on an official at a ballgame???
If found guilty, the penalties will include a $500 fine and/or 90 days in prison, as well as, a mandatory 40 hours of community service and optional government "re-education" classes. Heil Henry!
Our latest nominee for the bill with the most outrageous government overreach, HB 184 (Henry), has already passed both chambers of the legislature and is well on its way to becoming law. HOWEVER, since it was amended in the Senate, the House will have to vote on whether or not to accept the senate amendments. If the House votes those down, the bill will die.
Call and email the members of the House and tell them to Vote NO on HB 184:
CALL: Choose the parish, then click on your Rep.'s name to get phone number.
http://house.louisiana.gov/H_Reps/H_Reps_ByParish.aspx
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