House Bill No. by Representative Zeringue establishes the Louisiana Urban Search and Rescue Program within the office of the state fire marshal, part of the Department of Public Safety and Corrections. The program is designed to coordinate and respond to emergencies involving victims trapped by man-made or natural disasters. It will be administered by a director appointed by the state fire marshal, who will also employ additional personnel as needed. The bill outlines the responsibilities of the office of state fire marshal to develop policies and procedures for the program, including organizational structure, team membership, and operational logistics.

Additionally, the bill creates the Louisiana Urban Search and Rescue Program Fund within the state treasury, with funding sourced from legislative appropriations. Monies in this fund will be exclusively used for the program's administration, and any unspent funds at the end of the fiscal year will remain in the fund and be invested, with interest credited back to the fund. The bill also mandates the development of rules and regulations for reimbursing participating agencies for their deployment expenses and addresses other operational matters related to the program.