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LA HB467
Bill
Status
2/26/2026
Primary Sponsor
Aimee Freeman
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AI Summary
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Residential structures built on or after January 1, 2027 in parishes located wholly or partially within Louisiana's coastal zone boundary must have roofs meeting the latest fortified roof building standards of the Insurance Institute for Business and Home Safety (IBHS)
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New residential construction in affected parishes must be inspected and receive a certified fortified roof designation from IBHS
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The requirement applies to the entirety of any parish that falls within the coastal zone boundary as designated by R.S. 49:214.24
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Amends the State Uniform Construction Code by adding R.S. 40:1730.28.2(A)(4)
Legislative Description
Provides relative to standards when constructing a residential roof in a parish in the coastal zone boundary
BUILDING CODES
Last Action
Read by title, under the rules, referred to the Committee on Commerce.
3/9/2026