Environment
Mixed / Neutral
50%
Benefits
- No direct environmental effect identified
Risks
- No direct environmental effect identified
StateLouisianaEnacted
HB 953: PLUMBERS: Provides relative to plumbing licenses
Bryan Fontenot
HB 953 status: Enacted — Signed by the Governor. Becomes Act No. 908 (updated Jun 12, 2026).
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OpenStates
Confidence
Low
Analysis basis
Bill metadata only
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What this bill does
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Overall Score
50OUT OF 100
Score:50/100 civic fit
Risk:Low Risk
Impact:Moderate Impact 40/100
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Constitutionality90%
Bipartisan50%
Public opinion50%
Bill summary
Changes to licensing requirements directly affect the professional standards and regulatory landscape for the plumbing trade in Louisiana.
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Impact analysis
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Economy
Mixed / Neutral
50%
Benefits
- Potential for standardized licensing to improve professional accountability
Risks
- Potential administrative costs associated with new licensing requirements
Society
Mixed / Neutral
50%
Benefits
- Regulation of trades aims to protect public health and safety
Risks
- Stricter licensing can act as a barrier to entry for labor
Technology Industry
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OpenStates
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Confidence
Low
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Analysis basis
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Analysis scope
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Where it stands
Official recordSigned by the Governor. Becomes Act No. 908.
- IntroducedComplete
- CommitteeComplete
- Chamber votesComplete
- Final agreementComplete
- GovernorComplete
- EnactedComplete
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