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title: Louisiana Enacts House Bill 1162
description: Louisiana's House Bill 1162 mandates insurers to verify contractor licenses for property repairs, offering safe harbor for payment delays due to verification issues.
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# [Louisiana Enacts House Bill 1162](https://aaisviews.aaisonline.com/compliance-alerts/louisiana-enacts-house-bill-1162)

 Written by [AAIS](https://aaisviews.aaisonline.com/compliance-alerts/author/aais) | Jul 16, 2026

Louisiana has enacted [House Bill 1162](https://www.legis.la.gov/legis/ViewDocument.aspx?d=1481840) which requires insurers to verify a contractor’s license status through the website or portal of the Louisiana State Licensing Board for Contractors if the contractor is a named payee on a check or draft for the repair or restoration of immovable property. The bill provides safe harbor from penalties arising from a delay in transmitting payment if such delay is caused by an insurer’s inability to verify a contractor’s license after following the provided procedures. In addition, the bill establishes limitations for insureds bringing a cause of action against an insurer in personal injury or bodily injury claims.

For more information, please see [House Bill 1162](https://www.legis.la.gov/legis/ViewDocument.aspx?d=1481840).

 

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