The bill enacts R.S. 40:2166.11, which mandates that all licensed adult residential care providers in Louisiana must have a generator or alternative electrical power source to ensure continuous operation during power outages. The legislation specifies that these power sources must be capable of supporting essential services, including life safety systems, medical equipment, and temperature control for residents. Providers are required to have adequate fuel supplies for at least 72 hours and must establish fuel delivery agreements to maintain uninterrupted power during emergencies. Additionally, those without permanently installed generators must implement rapid connect systems and update their emergency operations plans annually.

The Louisiana Department of Health is tasked with overseeing compliance and may grant extensions for meeting these requirements under certain circumstances. The office of the state fire marshal will assess compliance and may require documentation and inspections. A stakeholder advisory workgroup will be formed to facilitate discussions on implementation and compliance, with its first meeting scheduled by October 1, 2026. The bill is set to take effect upon the governor's signature or after the designated period for bills to become law without signature.