Bill > SB398

This bill, effective January 1, 2027, significantly overhauls the regulation of manufactured and modular housing in Louisiana by establishing a comprehensive framework for licensing, standards, and consumer protection. It amends existing laws and enacts new provisions to define terms like "factory-built housing developer" and "factory-built housing dealer," clarify licensing requirements for manufacturers, dealers, and salespeople, and mandates specific installation standards and warranty requirements for new manufactured and modular homes. The bill also expands the membership and responsibilities of the Residential Contractors Subcommittee, which will now oversee these new regulations, including the enforcement of a uniform standards code for manufactured and factory-built housing, requiring licenses for installers and transporters, and establishing a dedicated fund for manufactured housing issues. Furthermore, it clarifies that state standards for manufactured and modular home installation preempt local standards and repeals previous laws related to manufactured housing.