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LA HB368

Bill

Status

Introduced

2/24/2026

Primary Sponsor

Aimee Freeman

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Origin

House of Representatives

2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Increases the maximum fine for demolishing a historic structure in New Orleans without a certificate of appropriateness from $25,000 to $50,000

  • The fine remains calculated as the greater of either the flat maximum amount or 15% of the structure's assessed value immediately before demolition

  • Applies to any owner, agent, lessee, or other person who demolishes a structure or edifice without proper historic preservation approval

  • Amends R.S. 25:762.1, which governs commission enforcement powers specific to the city of New Orleans

Legislative Description

Provides relative to historic preservation districts and landmarks commissions in the city of New Orleans

DISTRICTS/HISTORIC

Last Action

First appeared in the Interim Calendar on 2/27/2026.

2/27/2026

Full Bill Text

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