Legislative & Regulatory News
Louisiana Governor Signs Ride Safety Update Bill into Law
On Tuesday, June 11, Louisiana Governor, John Bel Edwards signed into law House Bill 464, a bill that amends Louisiana’s ride safety statute relating to inflatable amusement devices, amusement attractions and amusement rides. HB464 changes current law primarily in the...
Ohio Ride Safety Bill Advances in the House
In Ohio, House Bill 189, a bill revising the laws governing amusement ride operations in the state, sponsored by Representative John Patterson (D-99) passed the House 87 to 6 on Wednesday, June 5. Highlights from the bill are: A registered professional engineer,...
Bill introduced in Michigan to Raise Amusement Ride Permit and Inspection Fees
House Bill 4586, a bill that increases fees for amusement ride permits and inspections, sponsored by Representative Thomas Albert (R-86), has been introduced in Michigan. Please click here to see a legislative analysis of the bill.
IAAPA Submits Comments on Proposed Department of Labor Overtime Rulemaking
On May 21, IAAPA as part of the Partnership to Protect Workplace Opportunity (PPWO), a coalition that consists of a diverse group of associations, businesses and other stakeholders representing employers with millions of employees across the country, submitted...
Tennessee Bill Extends Elevator and Amusement Device Safety Board to June 20, 2023
On Wednesday, May, 8, Tennessee Governor Bill Lee signed into law Senate Bill 121, a bill that reauthorizes the Elevator and Amusement Device Safety Board through June 20, 2023. IAAPA applauds the state for making ride safety a top priority and maintaining the...
Public Hearing to be Held in Colorado on Proposed Rulemaking on Amusement Rides and Devices
On Thursday, April 25, the Colorado Department of Labor and Employment, Division of Oil and Public Safety, issued proposed amusement ride and device rulemaking that, among other things, would: Add language for the certification of third party inspectors, add variance...
Harmful Legislation to Restrict and Penalize Amusement Device Operators Defeated!
Thanks to loud opposition from the attractions industry, Senate Bill 412 failed to advance during the 2019 Nevada State Legislative Session. SB412 would have made it a misdemeanor for a person who operates an amusement arcade or amusement center, which is...
IAAPA Submits Comments on Two FAA Rulemakings on Small Unmanned Aircraft Systems (Drones)
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) released a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (NPRM) and an Advanced Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (ANPRM) both focused on small unmanned aircraft systems (UAS), entitled “Operations of Small UAS over People” and “Safe and Secure...
U.S. Attractions Leaders Meet with Lawmakers during IAAPA U.S. Advocacy Days 2019
Attractions industry leaders recently gathered in Washington D.C. April 8-9, 2019, during IAAPA U.S. Advocacy Days where more than 38 U.S. attractions leaders met with representatives from 66 congressional offices to discuss the industry's legislative...
Arkansas Amends Inflatable Rides and Devices Safety Statute
Senate Bill 263, an act relating to inflatable rides and devices, was signed into law on Friday, March 29 by Arkansas Governor, Asa Hutchinson. SB263 amends the Amusement Ride and Amusement Attraction Safety Insurance Act, requiring that inflatable attractions,...