State • Louisiana

HB 953: PLUMBERS: Provides relative to plumbing licenses

Bryan FontenotEnacted

HB 953 status: Enacted — Signed by the Governor. Becomes Act No. 908 (updated Jun 12, 2026).

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What this bill does

Overall score

Score50/100 civic fit
RiskLow risk
ImpactModerate impact 40/100

Bill summary

Official

PLUMBERS: Provides relative to plumbing licenses. Currently in House.

Key analysis

Constitutionality90%
Bipartisan50%
Public opinion50%
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Impact analysis

Environment

Mixed / Neutral
50%

Benefits

  • No direct environmental effect identified

Risks

  • No direct environmental effect identified

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
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How trustworthy & consequential it is

Source

OpenStates

Confidence

low

low

Analysis status

Bill metadata only

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Where it stands

Signed by the Governor. Becomes Act No. 908.

Introduced

Complete

Committee

Complete

Floor

Complete

Governor

Complete

Enacted

Complete
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