Appropriations panel adopts permissive standard-setting for shelter minimums, sends HB457 forward
The committee adopted an amendment making minimum housing standards for shelters and group homes permissive guidance for LDH and the State Fire Marshal, aiming to follow a state auditor recommendation while limiting upfront fiscal impacts; HB457 was reported favorable as amended.
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Representative Knox presented House Bill 457 to allow the Louisiana Department of Health and the State Fire Marshal to promulgate minimum housing standards for homeless shelters, group homes and halfway homes following a recommendation from the legislative auditor. The committee adopted an amendment changing the statutory duty from 'shall' to 'may' so that agencies can phase implementation and avoid a large fiscal note.
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