The original instrument and the following digest, which constitutes no part of the
legislative instrument, were prepared by James Benton.
DIGEST
SB 249 Original 2022 Regular Session Barrow
Proposed law declares that the policy of the state is to permit and promote the availability of shared
housing establishments based on a social model that promotes the dignity, individuality, privacy,
independence, autonomy, and decision making of unrelated adults.
Proposed law provides for the following definitions:
(1)"Activities of daily living" means eating, dressing, bathing, toileting, and personal hygiene.
(2)"Severe mental illness" means a condition that is characterized by the presence of a major
mental disorder as classified in the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders.
(3)"Shared housing establishment" means a privately operated free-standing home, residence,
or any other place where sleeping accommodations are provided for at least six unrelated
adults.
Proposed law provides for a registration fee to be set by local ordinance, a civil fine for failing to
register, and minimum operating standards for shared housing establishments.
Proposed law requires each owner of a shared housing establishment to furnish his name, address,
and telephone number, or the name, address, and telephone number of his agent and the street
address and unit number as appropriate, for each shared housing that the owner owns, leases, or
subleases to the local governing authority's department that is responsible for enforcing building
codes.
Proposed law provides for residency requirements and rights of the resident.
Effective upon signature of the governor or lapse of time for gubernatorial action.
(Adds R.S. 33:5081)