The bill amends and reenacts several sections of Louisiana's contractor licensing laws, specifically R.S. 37:2150.1, 2159, and 2161, while also enacting new provisions under R.S. 37:2157. Key changes include a reduction in the cost thresholds for licensure related to residential construction and home improvement projects. The threshold for new residential structures requiring a contractor's license is lowered from seventy-five thousand dollars to fifty thousand dollars. Similarly, the definition of "home improvement contracting" is adjusted to include projects valued at seven thousand five hundred dollars or more, with the upper limit also set at fifty thousand dollars. Additionally, the bill clarifies that home improvement contracting does not encompass structural work integral to the building's integrity.

The bill introduces new exemptions for subcontractors working under licensed residential construction contractors and for those performing home improvement work, with specific exclusions for certain types of work such as electrical and plumbing. It also mandates that any agreement for home improvement contracting services exceeding seven thousand five hundred dollars must be documented in writing. Furthermore, the licensing requirements for construction management are updated to reflect the new thresholds, ensuring that contractors are properly licensed based on the value of the projects they undertake.

Statutes affected:
SB392 Original: 37:1(4), 37:2159(A), 37:2161(A)(2)
SB392 Engrossed: 37:1(4), 37:2159(A), 37:2161(A)
SB392 Reengrossed: 37:1(4), 37:2159(A), 37:2161(A)
SB392 Enrolled: 37:1(4), 37:2159(A), 37:2161(A)
SB392 Act : 37:1(4), 37:2159(A), 37:2161(A)