Louisiana legislation · 2026 Regular Session
Louisiana HB1080: PROPERTY/VACANT SUBSTAND: Provides relative to condemned commercial property in the city of Shreveport
Status: Signed into law, June 2, 2026
What the bill says
An act To enact R.S. 33:4754.1, relative to the city of Shreveport; to provide relative to condemned commercial property within the city; to provide relative to the demolition of such property; to authorize the city to file suit to compel the owner to demolish the property; to provide relative to the recoupment of certain costs; 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. 33:4754.1, relative to the city of Shreveport; to provide relative to condemned commercial property within the city; to provide relative to the demolition of such property; to authorize the city to file suit to compel the owner to demolish the property; to provide relative to the recoupment of certain costs; 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. 33:4754.1 is hereby enacted to read as follows: §4754.1. Demolition of condemned commercial property; suit; city of Shreveport Notwithstanding any other provision of law to the contrary, the city of Shreveport may file a suit against the owner of a condemned commercial property to compel the property owner to demolish the condemned property. The suit shall be filed only after the property owner has been given an opportunity to demolish the condemned property and to pay any liens that have been placed on the property. The time period provided to the owner to demolish the property and to pay any liens placed on the property shall be as provided by ordinance of the governing authority of the city. The city may recover court costs, attorney fees, …
Sponsors
- Phelps, Tammy (D, 3) · primary sponsor