Senate Resolution No. urges the State Licensing Board for Contractors and the Louisiana State Uniform Construction Code Council to study and report on the adoption of fortified roof building standards into the building codes for Louisiana's coastal zone. This initiative comes in response to the ongoing homeowners insurance crisis in Louisiana, exacerbated by the frequency and severity of hurricanes and tropical storms that have historically impacted the state. The resolution highlights the benefits of fortified roofs, which have been shown to withstand hurricane-force winds better than standard roofs, thereby reducing damage and insurance costs for homeowners.

The resolution calls for a comprehensive report detailing findings and recommendations, including potential legislative proposals, to be submitted to the Senate and the David R. Poynter Legislative Research Library by February 1, 2026. It emphasizes the importance of increasing the number of homes built or retrofitted to these standards in order to mitigate storm damage and enhance the affordability of homeowners insurance in Louisiana. The resolution also acknowledges previous legislative efforts aimed at incentivizing homeowners to adopt fortified roof standards, aiming to create a more resilient housing stock in the state.