Environment
No direct effect
Neutral — no direct effect identified.
Benefits
- No material direct effect identified.
Risks
- No material direct effect identified.
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HB 368: DISTRICTS/HISTORIC: Provides relative to historic preservation districts and landmarks commissions in the city of New Orleans
Aimee Freeman
HB 368 status: To Governor — Becomes Act No. 959 without the Governor's signature (updated Jun 23, 2026).
Source
OpenStates
Confidence
Low
Analysis basis
OpenStates summary
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Overall Score
50OUT OF 100
Score:50/100 civic fit — mixed
Risk:Moderate Risk
Impact:Moderate Impact 40/100
Constitutionality85%
Bipartisan50%
Public opinion50%
Bill summary
What changes
The bill enacts changes to the management, rules, and commission authority related to historic preservation districts in the city of New Orleans.
Who is affected
New Orleans property owners, historic preservation commissions, and neighborhood residents.
Requirements and enforcement
Not stated in the available source.
Costs and funding
Not stated in the available source.
When it takes effect
Became Act No. 959 effective June 23, 2026.
Potential benefits
Potential for clearer regulatory frameworks and long-term protection of historic neighborhood character.
Risks and tradeoffs
Potential for regulatory overreach or conflict with municipal development priorities.
What is still unknown
The specific regulatory changes and administrative burdens introduced by the new rules are not detailed in the summary.
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Impact analysis
✦ AI analysisModeled effects across six domains, estimated from bill text and comparable legislation.
Economy
Mixed / Neutral
50%
Benefits
- Provides standardized preservation guidelines
- Potentially protects long-term property values
- Stabilizes neighborhood aesthetic character
Risks
- Potential for increased compliance costs
- Risk of administrative delays for renovations
- Limitation on adaptive development projects
Society
Mixed / Neutral
50%
Benefits
- Preserves community architectural identity
- Protects historic cultural assets
- Maintains historic neighborhood character
Risks
- Potential to restrict modern housing density
- Risk of increased costs for local residents
- Limitations on residential design choices
Technology Industry
No direct effect
Neutral — no direct effect identified.
Benefits
- No material direct effect identified.
Risks
- No material direct effect identified.
Civic Accountability
Mixed / Neutral
50%
Benefits
- Formalizes governance for local commissions
- Clarifies administrative oversight mechanisms
- Updates procedural frameworks for preservation
Risks
- Potential centralization of oversight power
- Potential reduction in local community autonomy
- Risk of friction in regulatory transition
Public Health & Safety
No direct effect
Neutral — no direct effect identified.
Benefits
- No material direct effect identified.
Risks
- No material direct effect identified.
03
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Source
OpenStates
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Confidence
Low
Information is limited or incomplete.
Analysis basis
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Analysis scope
Analysis based on abstract summary; full bill text not reviewed.
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Where it stands
Official record- IntroducedComplete
- CommitteeComplete
- Chamber votesComplete
- Final agreementComplete
- GovernorCurrent
- EnactedUpcoming
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