This bill amends and reenacts R.S. 14:202.1(D) and enacts R.S. 14:202.1(E) to enhance penalties for residential contractor fraud in Louisiana. It specifies that individuals convicted of such fraud must make full restitution to victims, covering the costs of both repairing fraudulent work and completing any work that was paid for but not finished. Additionally, if the victim is sixty-five years of age or older, the convicted individual may face imprisonment for up to five years, which will run concurrently with any other sentences imposed.

Furthermore, the bill clarifies that victims of residential contractor fraud retain the right to pursue civil remedies under R.S. 9:4856 or any other relevant laws. This provision ensures that victims have multiple avenues for seeking justice and compensation for their losses.

Statutes affected:
HB816 Original: 14:1(D)
HB816 Engrossed: 14:1(D)
HB816 Reengrossed: 14:1(D)
HB816 Enrolled: 14:1(D)
HB816 Act 728: 14:1(D)