The Chinese Dry Wall passed on the Louisiana Senate floor without amendment by a vote
of 38-0 yesterday afternoon. This is the same Bill that passed last week out of committee. The bill would prohibit insurers from canceling homeowners because of CDW , raising rates due to CDW , and requires insurers to reinstate coverage if canceled because of CDW .

This is great consumer protection legislation for CDW homeowners. The bill will now go to a House Committee next week or the following week. While a bill with this type of momentum would be expected to be met favorably on the House side, the House is much more friendly to the insurance lobby and a fight is to be expected. However, if successful, this might be a template for legislation in other States.

This success would not have been possible, but for the hard work of Burton LeBlanc , LTLA and La State Sen. Julie Quinn, who has become a leader in helping CDW victims in La.