The original instrument and the following digest, which constitutes no part of the
legislative instrument, were prepared by Michael Bell.
DIGEST
SB 218 Engrossed 2019 Regular Session Barrow
Proposed law declares that the policy of the state is to permit and promote the availability of rental
housing based on a social model that promotes the dignity, individuality, privacy, independence,
autonomy, well-being, and decision making of residents.
Proposed law provides for minimum operating standards for rental housing.
Proposed law requires each owner of a rental house to annually furnish his name, address, and
telephone number, or the name, address, and telephone number of his agent; the street address and
unit number as appropriate, for each rental house that the owner owns, leases, or subleases; and a
registry fee established by local governing authority ordinance in an amount not to exceed $500 to
the local governing authority's department that is responsible for maintaining and enforcing the rental
housing registry.
Effective upon signature of the governor or lapse of time for gubernatorial action.
(Adds R.S. 33:5070)
Summary of Amendments Adopted by Senate
Committee Amendments Proposed by Senate Committee on Health and Welfare to the
original bill
1. Requires owners of leased residential dwellings to register with local governing
authority rental housing registries and authorizes an annual registration fee to be
imposed, by local ordinance, in an amount not to exceed $500.
2. Defines "rental housing" as a residential dwelling from which the owner receives
payment from the occupants in return for occupying or using the property.
3. Removes residency requirement restrictions.
4. Makes technical corrections.