Louisiana HB1051: PROPERTY/VACANT SUBSTAND: Provides relative to the demolition of certain dilapidated property in the city of Shreveport

What the bill says

An act To enact R.S. 33:4574.1, relative to the city of Shreveport; to provide relative to commercial property owners; to provide relative to certain dilapidated property; to provide relative to the demolition of such property; to provide for applicability; and to provide for related matters. Notice of intention to introduce this Act has been published as provided by Article III, Section 13 of the Constitution of Louisiana.

From the introduced text:

AN ACT To enact R.S. 33:4574.1, relative to the city of Shreveport; to provide relative to commercial property owners; to provide relative to certain dilapidated property; to provide relative to the demolition of such property; to provide for applicability; and to provide for related matters. Notice of intention to introduce this Act has been published as provided by Article III, Section 13 of the Constitution of Louisiana. Be it enacted by the Legislature of Louisiana: Section 1. R.S. 33:4574.1 is hereby enacted to read as follows: §4754.1. Dilapidated property; fire damage; insurance payment; demolition Notwithstanding any other provision of law to the contrary, in the city of Shreveport, if a commercial property owner has received an insurance payment for damage to his property that was caused by a fire and the property has become dilapidated and presents a danger to the health and welfare of the residents of the city, the property owner shall demolish the property. Section 2. The provisions of this Act shall be applied retroactively to January 1, 2023, as well as prospectively. Page 1 of CODING: Words in struck through type are deletions from existing law; words underscored are additions. HLS 26RS-2019 ORIGINAL HB NO. 1051 DIGEST The digest printed below was prepared by House Legislative Services. It constitutes no part of the legislative instrument. The …

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Sponsors

• Phelps, Tammy (D, 3) · primary sponsor

Latest actions

1. June 8, 2026: Effective date: 08/01/2026.
2. June 8, 2026: Signed by the Governor. Becomes Act No. 869.
3. June 1, 2026: Sent to the Governor for executive approval.
4. June 1, 2026: Signed by the President of the Senate.
5. May 31, 2026: Enrolled and signed by the Speaker of the House.
6. May 29, 2026: Read by title, roll called, yeas 96, nays 0, Senate amendments concurred in.
7. May 27, 2026: Scheduled for concurrence on 05/29/2026.
8. May 26, 2026: Received from the Senate with amendments.
9. May 26, 2026: Rules suspended. Senate floor amendments read and adopted. Read by title, passed by a vote of 36 yeas and 0 nays, and ordered returned to the House. Motion to reconsider tabled.
10. May 20, 2026: Reported without Legislative Bureau amendments. Read by title and passed to third reading and final passage.

Votes

• House Vote on HB 1051, CONCUR IN SENATE AMENDMENTS (#1706) (May 29, 2026): 96 yea, 0 nay, passed
• Senate Vote on HB 1051, FINAL PASSAGE (#1292) (May 26, 2026): 36 yea, 0 nay, passed
• House Vote on HB 1051, FINAL PASSAGE (#1138) (May 11, 2026): 88 yea, 0 nay, passed

Common questions

What is HB1051?

HB1051 is a bill in the Louisiana Legislature (2026 Regular Session): PROPERTY/VACANT SUBSTAND: Provides relative to the demolition of certain dilapidated property in the city of Shreveport.

What does HB1051 do?

In its own words: An act To enact R.S. 33:4574.1, relative to the city of Shreveport; to provide relative to commercial property owners; to provide relative to certain dilapidated property; to provide relative to the demolition of such property; to provide for applicability; and to provide for related matters. Notice of intention to introduce this Act has been published as provided by Article III, Section 13 of the Constitution of Louisiana.

What is the status of HB1051?

Signed into law as of June 8, 2026. Latest action: Effective date: 08/01/2026. (June 8, 2026).

Who sponsored HB1051?

Phelps, Tammy (D, 3).

Where is the official record for HB1051?

On the Louisiana Legislature website: https://legis.la.gov/legis/BillInfo.aspx?s=26RS&b=HB1051