House Bill No. [insert number] enacts Chapter 67 of Title 51 of the Louisiana Revised Statutes, establishing regulations for transparency in utility billing for residential properties. The new chapter includes definitions for key terms such as "housing provider," "individual meter," "original bill," "tenant," "third-party billing," and "utility." It applies specifically to housing providers that utilize third-party billing for residential units with individual meters. Tenants are granted the right to request copies of original utility bills from their housing providers, with specific requirements for the request, including the utilities involved and the date range for the requested bills.

The bill outlines the obligations of housing providers to supply requested utility bills within thirty days and specifies that failure to comply does not relieve tenants of their payment responsibilities. Additionally, it establishes penalties for housing providers who violate these provisions, allowing for fines up to five hundred dollars per violation. Tenants and the attorney general are given the authority to take civil action against housing providers for non-compliance, seeking injunctive relief and penalties as outlined in the bill.