HB368

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

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Louisiana HB368 increases fines for demolishing structures without a certificate of appropriateness in New Orleans.

Louisiana HB368 amends existing law to increase the maximum fines for demolishing structures without a certificate of appropriateness in New Orleans. The bill raises the fine from $25,000 to $50,000 or 15% of the assessed value of the structure, whichever is greater. It also increases the daily fine for continued violations from $50 to $100. The bill aims to strengthen enforcement of historic preservation regulations in the city.

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Sponsors

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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Roll Call Votes

32 Yea

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1 Nay

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6 Absent

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Calendar

May 7

12:00 AM

Senate Committee on Local and Municipal Affairs

History

Jun 23

House

Becomes Act No. 959 without the Governor's signature.

Jun 23

House

Effective date: 08/01/2026.

Jun 2

House

Sent to the Governor for executive approval.