HB472

Authorizes municipalities to implement rent stabilization

Introduced·2/26/26
Ment Text

Louisiana HB472 authorizes municipalities to implement rent stabilization measures through local ordinances.

HB472 allows municipalities or parishes in Louisiana to adopt rent stabilization measures by a majority vote of their governing authority. This bill adds a new section to the Louisiana Revised Statutes, granting local governments the power to create ordinances for rent stabilization. This measure aims to provide more control and flexibility to local jurisdictions in managing rental housing markets.

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History

May 5

House

Involuntarily deferred in committee.

Mar 9

House

Read by title, under the rules, referred to the Committee on Municipal, Parochial and Cultural Affairs.

Feb 27

House

First appeared in the Interim Calendar on 2/27/2026.