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LA HB468

Bill

Status

Introduced

2/26/2026

Primary Sponsor

Troy Hebert

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Origin

House of Representatives

2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Defines "wholesaling" as securing or facilitating the purchase/sale of residential real property (1-4 units) with intent to assign or sell contractual rights for financial gain, including contract assignments and simultaneous closings

  • Requires wholesalers to provide written disclosures before contract execution, including their intent to profit from reselling contractual rights and advising sellers to seek legal counsel

  • Grants sellers a 14-day cancellation period without penalty after signing any wholesaling contract, with mandatory cancellation notice language required in all agreements

  • Prohibits wholesalers from acting as seller advisors, misrepresenting licensure, placing liens on properties, or engaging in deceptive trade practices

  • Violations render contracts immediately voidable by the seller, entitle sellers to full return of earnest money deposits, and constitute unfair trade practices enforceable by both the Attorney General and the Louisiana Real Estate Commission

Legislative Description

Provides with respect to the wholesale of residential real properties

REAL ESTATE

Last Action

Read by title, under the rules, referred to the Committee on Commerce.

3/9/2026

Committee Referrals

Commerce2/26/2026

Full Bill Text

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