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SB147

Provides for standards when constructing a residential roof. (8/1/26)

Introduced·2/25/26
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Louisiana SB147 mandates fortified roof standards for new and replacement residential roofs.

Louisiana SB147 amends the State Uniform Construction Code to require that new roofs and roof replacements on residential properties meet or exceed fortified roof standards set by the Insurance Institute for Business and Home Safety. This change aims to enhance the durability and safety of residential roofs. Effective August 1, 2026.

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Current
Commerce, Consumer Protection, and International Affairs Committee
Next
Committee decision

Sponsors

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Calendar

May 6

9:30 AM

Senate Committee on Commerce, Consumer Protection and International Affairs

Apr 22

10:00 AM

Senate Committee on Commerce, Consumer Protection and International Affairs

History

Mar 9

Senate

Introduced in the Senate; read by title. Rules suspended. Read second time and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Consumer Protection and International Affairs.

Feb 25

Senate

Prefiled and under the rules provisionally referred to the Committee on Commerce, Consumer Protection and International Affairs.