Louisiana looks to scrap its plumbing board to speed up licensing

By: Wesley Muller

Outlets: Louisiana Illuminator

Published: April 10, 2026

Words: 840

Last Updated: 3 months, 2 weeks ago

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A measure to reorganize the state’s plumbing board and significantly reduce the time it takes to become a fully licensed plumber in Louisiana has cleared a major hurdle, much to the disappointment of some plumbing professionals who feel the years of training are essential.

House Bill 953, sponsored by Rep. Bryan Fontenot, R-Thibodaux, would create a new shortened pathway for prospective plumbers by vesting authority in the Louisiana State Licensing Board for Contractors …

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