LOUISIANA, USA — A new Louisiana law will make intentional outdoor balloon releases illegal beginning Aug. 1, a move supporters say will help protect wildlife and reduce litter across the state.
Governor Jeff Landry recently signed House Bill 851, now known as Act 196, which places intentional balloon releases under Louisiana’s littering statute.
The law was authored by State Representative John Illg, who said the legislation was driven by concerns about what happens after balloons are released during celebrations and memorials…