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LA HB924

Bill

Status

Introduced

2/27/2026

Primary Sponsor

Brian Glorioso

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Origin

House of Representatives

2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Prohibits contractors from directly soliciting residential property owners for disaster-related repair services during the 6-month "catastrophe response period" following a gubernatorially-declared disaster, unless the homeowner initiates contact

  • Bans contractors from offering prohibited inducements (rebates, deductible waivers, gift cards, etc.) or making representations about insurance coverage approval or claim handling

  • Requires contractors to provide written disclosures in 14-point bold type before signing disaster repair contracts, including license information, cancellation rights, and a statement that the contractor cannot interpret insurance policies

  • Makes contracts entered in violation of these provisions voidable by the homeowner for up to one year, with failure to include required cancellation notices extending the cancellation period from 10 to 30 days

  • Prohibits "license renting" (allowing unlicensed persons to use a contractor's license) and authorizes fines up to 10% of contract value or $5,000 per violation, whichever is greater

Legislative Description

Provides with respect to the conduct of contractors

CONTRACTORS

Last Action

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

3/9/2026

Committee Referrals

Commerce2/27/2026

Full Bill Text

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