House Bill No. [insert bill number] authorizes the state fire marshal to mandate the installation and maintenance of security cameras on abandoned or blighted structures. The bill enacts a new provision, R.S. 40:1563(P), which empowers the fire marshal, or their designee, to require property owners or lessees to install security cameras that can capture clear footage of the entire exterior of the structure. Additionally, these cameras must be capable of storing the recorded footage for a minimum of thirty days.

This legislation aims to enhance safety and security measures for abandoned or blighted properties, which can pose risks to public safety and contribute to neighborhood decline. By ensuring that these properties are monitored, the bill seeks to deter criminal activity and improve overall community safety.