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LA HB461
Bill
Status
2/26/2026
Primary Sponsor
Mandie Landry
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AI Summary
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Parishes and municipalities may adopt local ordinances requiring new residential construction, reconstruction, or re-roofing projects (replacing 50% or more of total roof area) to meet FORTIFIED Home™ standards established by the Insurance Institute for Business & Home Safety (IBHS)
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Adoption is strictly a local option; no parish or municipality is required to adopt standards beyond the State Uniform Construction Code
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Local ordinances must require verification of FORTIFIED™ designation by an IBHS-certified evaluator before issuing a certificate of occupancy or completion
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Parishes or municipalities adopting such ordinances must notify the Louisiana State Uniform Construction Code Council at least 60 days before the ordinance takes effect
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Effective upon signature by the governor or lapse of time for gubernatorial action
Legislative Description
Provides relative to allowing municipalities or parishes to adopt certain construction standards
BUILDING CODES
Last Action
Read by title, under the rules, referred to the Committee on Commerce.
3/9/2026