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Panel advances sweeping rewrite of contractor licensing; creates residential roofing and solar contractor classes
Summary
Senate Bill 122 would rewrite Louisiana’s contracting licensing law, add residential roofing and solar contractor classifications, tighten financial disclosure and record-keeping requirements, and raise penalties; the House Commerce Committee reported the bill favorable with technical amendments.
Senate Bill 122, a 45‑page rewrite of Louisiana contractor licensing law presented May 19, 2025, would add residential roofing and solar‑energy contractor classifications, expand scope and cost thresholds for licensure, require verified business names and updated financials for renewals, and impose stricter record‑keeping and penalty provisions.
Senator Abraham told the House Commerce Committee the bill “rewrites some of the Louisiana contracting licensing law” and “adds new licenses for residential roofing contractor and solar energy equipment contractor.” He also said the bill “institutes mandatory record keeping for 5 years” and expands penalties, including fines up to 10% of project value and license suspension for improper advertising or contract misrepresentation.
Key provisions and intent: a new residential roofing…
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