Louisiana Enacts 7 New Acts in 2025: What You Need to Know

 

1. HB 80 – First-Responder Status for Electrical Linemen

Key Change: Expands the definition of “first responder” to include electrical linemen during governor-declared weather emergencies.
Effective: Upon signature on June 4, 2025 (Act 53).
Impact: Electrical crews gain priority access to disaster zones—enhancing coordination with security teams in restoring power quickly.

 

2. HB 85 – Roofing Permit & Inspection Standards

Key Change: Requires municipalities/parishes that issue construction permits to enforce roofing inspection standards per IBC Chapter 15 for commercial buildings, and IRC Chapters 8–9 for 1–2 family dwellings; also mandates permit data disclosure on request.
Effective: Act 239 takes effect August 1, 2025.
Impact: Roofing contractors and inspection services must comply with updated code requirements and streamline permit record access.

 

3. HB 111 – New Loitering Restrictions near Schools

Key Change: Prohibits loitering between 6–9 a.m. and 2–5 p.m. within 1,000 feet of school pickup/drop-off locations when children are present and suspected to be waiting.
Effective: Act 142 effective August 1, 2025.
Impact: Security planning around schools will need to address and enforce these time- and location-based restrictions.

 

4. HB 152 – Defined Licensing Terms & Digital Fingerprinting

Key Change: Clarifies definitions of “applicant,” “qualifying agent,” adds “licensure”; shifts background checks from fingerprint cards to electronic fingerprints; removes certain criminal disclosure language.
Effective: Act 150 effective August 1, 2025.
Impact: Simplifies the licensing application and vetting processes; security firms should plan to adopt digital fingerprinting.

 

5. HB 157 – Increased Private Security Licensing Fees

Key Change: Raises fees for security company licenses (initial $500, renewal $410), guard registration (initial $75, renewal $65), and instructor licenses; allows online payments and requires publishing fee schedules publicly.
Effective: Act 309 effective June 23, 2025.
Impact: Private security companies should update budgeting to cover higher licensing and registration costs.

 

6. HB 618 – Conveyance Device Inspections Standardized

Key Change: Mandates annual inspections of elevators, escalators, etc., witnessed by a State Fire Marshal inspector; exempts single-tenant two-story buildings and camps (five-year interval); sets $150 inspection fee.
Effective: Act 297 effective January 1, 2025.
Impact: Facility operators must schedule witnessed inspections and allocate $150 for each cycle.

 

7. SB 122 – Contractor Licensing Tightened

Key Change: Introduces new license categories for mold remediation and home improvement; requires operation under licensed name; mandates net worth minimums ($50K standard, $25K specialty), with option for letter of credit; extends exam misconduct disqualification from 1 to 3 years.
Effective: Act 422 takes effect August 1, 2025.
Impact: Raises entry requirements and compliance responsibilities—contractors must evaluate financial standing and update licensing procedures.