Louisiana 26RS Session Status: Introduced 1 R cosponsors

HR196 — INSURANCE/PROPERTY: Establishes a special study committee to assess the impact of fallen trees on residential properties and property values and to make recommendations

Last action — Taken by the Clerk of the House and presented to the Secretary of State in accordance with the Rules of the House.

  1. 1
    Introduced
  2. 2
    In Committee
  3. 3
    Passed House
  4. 4
    Passed Senate
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    To Executive
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    Enacted

This bill has been introduced in the House. Introduced April 27, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.

Signed by Governor Jeff Landry (Republican) on May 27, 2026.

Next likely step: a committee referral and hearing.

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Odds of enactment

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In plain language

The bill creates a committee to study fallen trees' effects on property values.

This legislation establishes a special committee tasked with assessing how fallen trees impact residential properties and their values. The committee will also provide recommendations based on its findings.

Summary

INSURANCE/PROPERTY: Establishes a special study committee to assess the impact of fallen trees on residential properties and property values and to make recommendations

Bill Text

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Action History

  1. Read by title. Lies over under the rules.

  2. Read by title, under the rules, referred to the Committee on Insurance.

  3. Reported favorably (11-0). To be recommitted to the Committee on House and Governmental Affairs.

  4. Read by title, ordered engrossed, recommitted to the Committee on House and Governmental Affairs.

  5. Reported with amendments (10-0).

  6. Read by title, amended, ordered reengrossed, passed to 3rd reading.

  7. Scheduled for floor debate on 05/26/2026.

  8. Read by title, returned to the calendar.

  9. Called from the calendar.

  10. Read by title, roll called, yeas 94, nays 1. The resolution was adopted.

  11. Enrolled and signed by the Speaker of the House.

  12. Taken by the Clerk of the House and presented to the Secretary of State in accordance with the Rules of the House.

Sponsors

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1 sponsors · 0 co-sponsors · 146 not signed on

Sponsors (1)

Co-sponsors (0)

None.

Not signed on (146)

146 members have not signed on to this bill.

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"Not signed on" means a member has not sponsored or co-sponsored this bill — it does not imply opposition. Members flagged Voted No have a recorded No vote on this bill.

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Frequently asked questions

What does HR196 do?
INSURANCE/PROPERTY: Establishes a special study committee to assess the impact of fallen trees on residential properties and property values and to make recommendations
Who sponsors HR196?
HR196 is sponsored by Charles Owen (Republican).
What is the current status of HR196?
This bill has been introduced in the House. Introduced April 27, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
Where can I track HR196?
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