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LA HB1135

Bill

Status

Introduced

3/31/2026

Primary Sponsor

Rhonda Butler

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Origin

House of Representatives

2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Arborists and utility arborists must show proof of current general liability and workers' compensation insurance when renewing their licenses, or provide documentation demonstrating they are exempt from these requirements

  • Removes the "if applicable" qualifier from existing law regarding workers' compensation insurance, making the documentation requirement mandatory for all license renewals

  • Applies to both standard arborists (those who present themselves as or advertise as engaging in the arborist profession) and utility arborists

  • Amends R.S. 3:3808(A)(2)(b) and (P)(2)(b) under Louisiana horticulture licensing law

Legislative Description

Provides relative to license renewal requirements for arborists and utility arborists

HORTICULTURE

Last Action

Read by title, under the rules, referred to the Committee on Agriculture, Forestry, Aquaculture, and Rural Development.

4/1/2026

Committee Referrals

Agriculture, Forestry, Aquaculture and Rural Development4/1/2026

Full Bill Text

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