The bill establishes the Factory-Built Home Property Act in Louisiana, amending various sections of the Louisiana Revised Statutes to provide clear definitions and regulations regarding factory-built homes, which include manufactured and modular homes. A significant change is the replacement of the term "manufactured housing" with "factory-built home" throughout the statutes, ensuring consistency in terminology. The bill clarifies that factory-built homes are classified as movable property, even when situated on immovable property, and outlines the implications for ownership and security interests. It also introduces new definitions related to manufacturers and dealers, as well as requirements for certificates of title, while emphasizing compliance with federal standards set by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development.

Additionally, the bill modifies the legal framework surrounding the leasing and management of factory-built homes, including procedures for handling abandoned properties and the rights of lessors and lessees. It establishes a privilege for owners of immovable property to secure unpaid lease payments and outlines the notification process for lessees regarding abandoned homes. The bill also redefines "vehicle" to include factory-built homes, ensuring that the provisions for the sale and mortgaging of vehicles apply to these homes. Furthermore, it authorizes fire protection districts to establish service charges for residential and commercial structures, including factory-built homes, and mandates equal treatment in service charge assessments. Overall, the bill aims to modernize and streamline the legal framework governing factory-built homes in Louisiana.

Statutes affected:
SB63 Original: 6:6(14), 6:18(A)(6), 6:20(C)(1), 6:1083(6), 9:374(B), 9:1(A), 32:1, 32:1(A), 32:702(16), 32:707(A), 33:3081(A)(2), 33:1(A), 33:1(C), 40:1(A)(2), 40:2(A), 40:3(A), 40:4(A), 40:5(A), 40:6(A), 40:7(A), 40:8(A), 40:9(A), 40:10(A), 40:11(A), 40:12(A)(2), 40:13(A)(2), 40:15(A), 40:16(A)
SB63 Engrossed: 6:6(14), 6:18(A)(6), 6:20(C)(1), 6:1083(6), 9:374(B), 9:1(A), 32:1, 32:1(A), 32:702(16), 32:707(A), 33:3081(A)(2), 33:1(A), 33:1(C), 40:1(A)(2), 40:2(A), 40:3(A), 40:4(A), 40:5(A), 40:6(A), 40:7(A), 40:8(A), 40:9(A), 40:10(A), 40:11(A), 40:12(A)(2), 40:13(A)(2), 40:15(A), 40:16(A)
SB63 Enrolled: 6:6(14), 6:18(A)(6), 6:20(C)(1), 6:1083(6), 9:374(B), 9:1(A), 32:1, 32:1(A), 32:702(16), 32:707(A), 33:3081(A)(2), 33:1(A), 33:1(C), 40:1(A)(2), 40:2(A), 40:3(A), 40:4(A), 40:5(A), 40:6(A), 40:7(A), 40:8(A), 40:9(A), 40:10(A), 40:11(A), 40:12(A)(2), 40:13(A)(2), 40:15(A), 40:16(A)
SB63 Act 287: 6:6(14), 6:18(A)(6), 6:20(C)(1), 6:1083(6), 9:374(B), 9:1(A), 32:1, 32:1(A), 32:702(16), 32:707(A), 33:3081(A)(2), 33:1(A), 33:1(C), 40:1(A)(2), 40:2(A), 40:3(A), 40:4(A), 40:5(A), 40:6(A), 40:7(A), 40:8(A), 40:9(A), 40:10(A), 40:11(A), 40:12(A)(2), 40:13(A)(2), 40:15(A), 40:16(A)