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Committee adopts lengthy construction-code overhaul and reports bill favorable

House Committee on Commerce · April 22, 2026
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Summary

The committee adopted a large package of amendments to HB 11-86, which creates a Louisiana Uniform Construction Code Commission and moves code authorities into a single statutory framework, then reported the bill favorable. Several members flagged the late posting of the amendment packet and sought commitments to resolve outstanding issues before floor action.

Representative Jacob Landry presented House Bill 11-86, an extensive rewrite to establish the Louisiana Uniform Construction Code Commission, set licensing and registration standards for building inspectors, provide for the adoption of nationally recognized codes, and clarify enforcement and fee collection across municipalities and parishes. Landry said the bill was requested by the department to improve…

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