The resolution requests the House Committee on Civil Law and Procedure to conduct a study on the legal liabilities of interactive computer service providers that facilitate short-term rentals of properties. Specifically, it aims to address situations where these providers knowingly engage in transactions after being informed that such rentals violate state or local laws or contractual agreements. The study is intended to explore potential policies, including the creation of specific legal actions, to encourage these service providers to cease operations that are not compliant with regulations.
The resolution highlights the growing popularity of short-term rentals and the dominance of large corporations in this market, which often disregard legal compliance. It emphasizes the need for local government authority and suggests that the state of Louisiana should consider measures to hold these service providers accountable. The committee is tasked with holding public hearings to gather input from various stakeholders, including local government representatives and housing authorities, and is required to report its findings and recommendations to the House of Representatives at least sixty days before the 2024 Regular Session.