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LA HB953

LA HB953
Provides relative to plumbing licenses

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Introduced
02/27/2026
In Committee
05/06/2026
Crossed Over
04/13/2026
Passed
Dead

Introduced Session

Potential new amendment
2026 Regular Session

Bill Summary

AN ACT To amend and reenact R.S. 37:2150, 2150.1, 2156(D), (E), (K)(1), and (L) through (N), 2156.1(A)(7), (B)(1), and (I), 2158(A)(introductory paragraph), and 2164(A), (B), (H), and (I), to enact R.S. 37:2155.1, 2156(O), 2156.1.1, and 2158(A)(24) and to repeal Chapter 16 of Title 37 of the Louisiana Revised Statutes of 1950, comprised of R.S. 37:1361 through 1380, relative to licensing of plum

AI Summary

This bill significantly reforms plumbing licensing in Louisiana by transferring all responsibilities from the former State Plumbing Board to the State Licensing Board for Contractors (SLBC), effective January 1, 2027, and repealing existing plumbing licensing laws. It establishes new definitions for various plumbing licenses, including apprentice, journeyman, and master plumber, and introduces a "Master plumbing contractor" and "Residential plumbing contractor" classification. A new Plumbing Contractors Subcommittee will be created within the SLBC, composed of eleven members representing various industry associations and public members, to advise on plumbing-related rules and regulations, license issuance, and enforcement. The bill also mandates a $100 annual surcharge on plumbing contractor license renewals, dedicated to training programs within the Louisiana Community and Technical College System, with an option for contractors to opt out of this fee. Furthermore, it clarifies that any individual or business advertising, soliciting, or performing plumbing work must hold the appropriate plumbing contractor license, and outlines specific supervision requirements for apprentice, journeyman, and master plumbers. The bill also details penalties for violations, including fines and debarment, and specifies how collected fines for plumbing-related violations will be used for plumbing trade training.

Committee Categories

Business and Industry

Sponsors (1)

Last Action

Senate Legislative Bureau Amendment #3484 BUREAU Proposed - Senate Legislative Bureau Amendment #3484 BUREAU Proposed (on 05/08/2026)

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Document Type Source Location
State Bill Page https://www.legis.la.gov/legis/BillInfo.aspx?s=26rs&b=HB953&sbi=y
Senate Legislative Bureau Amendment #3484 BUREAU Proposed https://www.legis.la.gov/Legis/ViewDocument.aspx?d=1470391
Analysis - Senate Green Sheet Digest for HB953 https://www.legis.la.gov/Legis/ViewDocument.aspx?d=1469425
Senate Committee Amendment #3059 COM Draft https://www.legis.la.gov/Legis/ViewDocument.aspx?d=1468163
Senate Committee Amendment #3299 COM Proposed https://www.legis.la.gov/Legis/ViewDocument.aspx?d=1469337
BillText https://www.legis.la.gov/Legis/ViewDocument.aspx?d=1461003
Analysis - Digest of HB953 Reengrossed https://www.legis.la.gov/Legis/ViewDocument.aspx?d=1461068
House Floor Amendment #3472 Fontenot Adopted https://www.legis.la.gov/Legis/ViewDocument.aspx?d=1460789
House Floor Amendment #3137 Fontenot Proposed https://www.legis.la.gov/Legis/ViewDocument.aspx?d=1459038
House Floor Legislative Bureau Amendment #1521 Horton Proposed https://www.legis.la.gov/Legis/ViewDocument.aspx?d=1456692
House Floor Legislative Bureau Amendment #1203 Fontenot Proposed https://www.legis.la.gov/Legis/ViewDocument.aspx?d=1453029
BillText https://www.legis.la.gov/Legis/ViewDocument.aspx?d=1452932
House Committee Amendment #2242 COM Proposed https://www.legis.la.gov/Legis/ViewDocument.aspx?d=1452856
Analysis - Digest of HB953 Engrossed https://www.legis.la.gov/Legis/ViewDocument.aspx?d=1452960
House Committee Amendment #2172 COM Draft https://www.legis.la.gov/Legis/ViewDocument.aspx?d=1452343
House Committee Amendment #2149 COM Draft https://www.legis.la.gov/Legis/ViewDocument.aspx?d=1452212
House Committee Amendment #2191 COM Draft https://www.legis.la.gov/Legis/ViewDocument.aspx?d=1452396
Analysis - Digest of HB953 Original https://www.legis.la.gov/Legis/ViewDocument.aspx?d=1447793
BillText https://www.legis.la.gov/Legis/ViewDocument.aspx?d=1447774
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