SB326

Provides relative to the State Licensing Board for Contractors. (8/1/26) (EN NO IMPACT See Note)

Final Passage·5/29/26

Louisiana SB326 amends contractor licensing laws, including insurance requirements and penalties for violations.

Louisiana SB326 amends the State Licensing Board for Contractors' regulations. It mandates that applicants for residential construction, mold remediation, and home improvement licenses must provide proof of workers' compensation coverage and $500,000 in liability insurance. Contractors must notify the board within 30 days of disassociation from a qualifying party and designate a new one within 60 days. The bill also prohibits contractors from entering agreements for remediation without a good faith estimate of costs.

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Where it stands

Last
Passed both chambers · 31–0 · May 29
Current
Awaiting the Governor
Next
Signature or veto

Sponsors

0
1
R
Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Roll Call Votes

31 Yea

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0 Nay

8 Absent

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Calendar

Apr 1

9:30 AM

Senate Committee on Commerce, Consumer Protection and International Affairs

Mar 25

9:30 AM

Senate Committee on Commerce, Consumer Protection and International Affairs

History

May 29

Senate

Enrolled. Signed by the President of the Senate.

May 29

House

Signed by the Speaker of the House.

May 29

Senate

Sent to the Governor by the Secretary of the Senate.