Senate Bill No. 236, introduced by Senator Edmonds, aims to enhance the authority of local governing bodies in Louisiana regarding the demolition or removal of dilapidated and dangerous buildings or structures. The bill enacts new provisions under R.S. 33:4761(A) and (B), allowing any parish or municipality to condemn and demolish buildings that pose a threat to public welfare due to their dangerous condition.

Notably, the bill specifies that in the city of Baton Rouge and the parish of East Baton Rouge, the authority to administer these actions will be vested in the mayor-president or their designee, creating an exception to the general provisions applicable to other parishes and municipalities. This change is set to take effect on August 1, 2025.