SB 241 Louisiana Senate · 2026 Regular Session

INSURANCE DEPARTMENT: Requires the inclusion of the license number of adjusters and appraisers in all written communications. (8/1/26)

SB 241 requires insurance adjusters, public adjusters, insurance appraisers, and contractors licensed in Louisiana to include their valid license number in every business-related written message, including emails and other electronic communications. This applies to all written materials sent as part of their professional work. The bill directly affects these licensed professionals by mandating clear identification of their credentials in all client and business interactions. The requirement aims to increase transparency and accountability for these service providers.

Bill status signed all 5 stages cleared

Introduction

Feb 2026

Committee Review

Apr 2026

Senate Passage

May 2026

House Passage

May 2026

Signed into Law

May 2026

Introduced Feb 26, 2026 Signed May 22, 2026

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What changed between versions

SB241 Original → SB241 Act 372 · 3 edits

MINOR

This bill updates Louisiana laws to require insurance adjusters, public adjusters, appraisers, and contractors to include their license numbers in written communications with insured parties. The primary change is the addition of 'public adjusters' and 'appraisers' to the list of professionals subject to this requirement, while slightly narrowing the definition of covered communications to exclude text messages.

Scope change

The bill's scope was expanded to include public adjusters and appraisers, whereas the original version only covered insurance adjusters and contractors.

SCOPE

Public adjusters and appraisers are now required to include their license numbers in communications, expanding the original list of covered professionals.

REQUIREMENT

The requirement for license numbers now applies to electronic communications sent to insured parties, but explicitly excludes text messages.

TECHNICAL

The bill's title and sponsor list were updated to reflect the new co-sponsors and the final act number.

Floor votes · Senate Mar 31, 2026 · House May 11, 2026

How they voted

36–0

Passed · 4 other

Total votes 40

Mar 31, 2026

D Democratic12

12 Yea

100% Yea

R Republican28

24 Yea 4

85% Yea

Vote distribution

All Yea All Nay Mixed No data

Full legislative history

Actions timeline

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Key actions

Committee

Amendments

May 18, 2026

Upper · Passed

Amendments proposed by the House read and concurred in by a vote of 37 yeas and 0 nays.

upper

May 11, 2026

Lower · Passed

Read third time by title, amended, roll called on final passage, yeas 91, nays 0. Finally passed, ordered to the Senate.

lower

May 5, 2026

Introduced

Reported without Legislative Bureau amendments.

lower

Apr 29, 2026

Lower · Passed

Reported with amendments (13-0). Referred to the Legislative Bureau.

lower

Apr 7, 2026

Committee

Read by title, under the rules, referred to the Committee on Insurance.

lower

Mar 31, 2026

Upper · Passed

Senate floor amendments read and adopted. Read by title and passed by a vote of 35 yeas and 0 nays; ordered reengrossed and sent to the House. Motion to reconsider tabled.

upper

Mar 25, 2026

Upper · Passed

Reported with amendments.

upper

Mar 9, 2026

Committee

Introduced in the Senate; read by title. Rules suspended. Read second time and referred to the Committee on Insurance.

upper

1 primary · 5 co-sponsors