House Bill No. [insert number] enacts Chapter 67 of Title 51 of the Louisiana Revised Statutes, establishing new regulations aimed at enhancing transparency for utility bills associated with residential properties. The chapter includes definitions for key terms such as "housing provider," "tenant," and "utility," and outlines the applicability of the law to housing providers that utilize third-party billing for units with individual meters. It mandates that tenants can request copies of original utility bills from their housing providers, specifying the utilities and date ranges for which they seek information. Housing providers are required to respond to these requests within thirty days.

The bill also stipulates penalties for housing providers who fail to comply with the provisions, allowing for fines of up to five hundred dollars per violation. Tenants are granted the right to initiate civil actions against non-compliant housing providers, and the attorney general is empowered to seek injunctive relief and impose penalties as well. This legislation aims to ensure that tenants have access to clear and accurate utility billing information, thereby promoting accountability among housing providers.