35 total bills, 7 anti-gun bills,
16 pro-gun bills for this session
Proposed Louisiana Firearm Legislation
35 total bills, 7 anti-gun bills,
16 pro-gun bills for this session
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Title: Provides relative to the concealed carrying of firearms
Description: Provides relative to the concealed carrying of firearms
Last Action: Withdrawn prior to introduction.
Last Action Date: March 1, 2024
Title: Provides relative to sanctions for violation of probation or parole conditions (Item #3) (EN INCREASE GF EX See Note)
Description: Provides relative to sanctions for violation of probation or parole conditions (Item #3) (EN INCREASE GF EX See Note)
Last Action: Effective date: 04/29/2024.
Last Action Date: March 5, 2024
Title: Provides relative to the concealed carrying of firearms (Item #18) (OR DECREASE SD RV See Note)
Description: Provides relative to the concealed carrying of firearms (Item #18) (OR DECREASE SD RV See Note)
Last Action: Read by title, under the rules, referred to the Committee on Administration of Criminal Justice.
Last Action Date: February 20, 2024
Title: Designates March 27, 2024, as National Rifle Association of America and Louisiana Shooting Association Day at the state capitol
Description: Designates March 27, 2024, as National Rifle Association of America and Louisiana Shooting Association Day at the state capitol
Last Action: Taken by the Clerk of the House and presented to the Secretary of State in accordance with the Rules of the House.
Last Action Date: March 28, 2024
Title: Provides relative to enforcement of federal firearm laws (OR SEE FISC NOTE LF EX)
Description: Provides relative to enforcement of federal firearm laws (OR SEE FISC NOTE LF EX)
Last Action: Read by title, under the rules, referred to the Committee on Administration of Criminal Justice.
Last Action Date: March 11, 2024
Title: Provides an exception to the crime of illegal carrying of weapons for certain persons
Description: Provides an exception to the crime of illegal carrying of weapons for certain persons
Last Action: Effective date: 08/01/2024.
Last Action Date: May 23, 2024
Title: Provides relative to illegal possession of a handgun by a juvenile
Description: Provides relative to illegal possession of a handgun by a juvenile
Last Action: Withdrawn prior to introduction.
Last Action Date: February 27, 2024
Title: Provides for the creation of the "Louisiana Voluntary Do Not Sell List" (OR INCREASE GF EX See Note)
Description: Provides for the creation of the "Louisiana Voluntary Do Not Sell List" (OR INCREASE GF EX See Note)
Last Action: Read by title, under the rules, referred to the Committee on Administration of Criminal Justice.
Last Action Date: March 11, 2024
Title: Provides relative to the carrying of weapons by a convicted felon
Description: Provides relative to the carrying of weapons by a convicted felon
Last Action: Read by title, under the rules, referred to the Committee on Administration of Criminal Justice.
Last Action Date: March 11, 2024
Title: Provides relative to permitless concealed carry
Description: Provides relative to permitless concealed carry
Last Action: Read third time by title, amended, roll called on final passage, yeas 38, nays 58. Failed to pass.
Last Action Date: May 6, 2024
Title: Provides for the carrying of a concealed weapon by a certified teacher or school administrator on a school campus
Description: Provides for the carrying of a concealed weapon by a certified teacher or school administrator on a school campus
Last Action: Read by title, under the rules, referred to the Committee on Administration of Criminal Justice.
Last Action Date: March 12, 2024
Title: Provides relative to firearm-free zones
Description: Provides relative to firearm-free zones
Last Action: Read by title, under the rules, referred to the Committee on Administration of Criminal Justice.
Last Action Date: March 20, 2024
Title: Provides relative to preemption of state law
Description: Provides relative to preemption of state law
Last Action: Read by title, under the rules, referred to the Committee on Administration of Criminal Justice.
Last Action Date: March 26, 2024
Title: Provides relative to the burden of proof when the justification of self-defense is raised
Description: Provides relative to the burden of proof when the justification of self-defense is raised
Last Action: Effective date: 08/01/2024.
Last Action Date: June 19, 2024
Title: Provides relative to the illegal carrying of weapons
Description: Provides relative to the illegal carrying of weapons
Last Action: Effective date: 08/01/2024.
Last Action Date: June 3, 2024
Title: Provides relative to practices of financial institutions to provide or deny services
Description: Provides relative to practices of financial institutions to provide or deny services
Last Action: Read by title, under the rules, referred to the Committee on Commerce.
Last Action Date: April 3, 2024
Title: Provides relative to the right of law-abiding citizens to carry concealed handguns lawfully without a permit. (7/4/24) (Item #8) (EN DECREASE SD RV See Note)
Description: Provides relative to the right of law-abiding citizens to carry concealed handguns lawfully without a permit. (7/4/24) (Item #8) (EN DECREASE SD RV See Note)
Last Action: Effective date 7/4/2024.
Last Action Date: March 5, 2024
Title: Provides relative to liability for persons authorized to carry a concealed handgun. (7/4/24) (Item #19)
Description: Provides relative to liability for persons authorized to carry a concealed handgun. (7/4/24) (Item #19)
Last Action: Effective date 7/4/2024.
Last Action Date: March 5, 2024
Title: Requires fiduciaries for public retirement systems to make investment decisions based solely on financial factors. (8/1/24) (OR SEE ACTUARIAL NOTE APV)
Description: Requires fiduciaries for public retirement systems to make investment decisions based solely on financial factors. (8/1/24) (OR SEE ACTUARIAL NOTE APV)
Last Action: Introduced in the Senate; read by title. Rules suspended. Read second time and referred to the Committee on Retirement.
Last Action Date: March 11, 2024
Title: Provides for legislative continuances and extensions of time for legislators and legislative employees. (Item #20) (gov sig)
Description: Provides for legislative continuances and extensions of time for legislators and legislative employees. (Item #20) (gov sig)
Last Action: Received in the House from the Senate, rules suspended, read by title, referred to the Committee on Civil Law and Procedure.
Last Action Date: November 18, 2024
Title: Provides relative to persons authorized to conceal carry without a permit. (See Act) (Item #18) (OR INCREASE LF EX See Note)
Description: Provides relative to persons authorized to conceal carry without a permit. (See Act) (Item #18) (OR INCREASE LF EX See Note)
Last Action: Introduced in the Senate; read by title. Rules suspended. Read second time and referred to the Committee on Judiciary C.
Last Action Date: February 20, 2024
Title: Designates Wednesday, March 27, 2024, as the NRA and Louisiana Shooting Association Day at the Louisiana State Capitol.
Description: Designates Wednesday, March 27, 2024, as the NRA and Louisiana Shooting Association Day at the Louisiana State Capitol.
Last Action: Enrolled. Signed by the President of the Senate and sent to the Secretary of State by the Secretary of the Senate on 4/4/2024.
Last Action Date: April 8, 2024
Title: Provides relative to the crime of possession of or carrying a concealed weapon by a person convicted of certain felonies. (8/1/24) (EN INCREASE GF EX See Note)
Description: Provides relative to the crime of possession of or carrying a concealed weapon by a person convicted of certain felonies. (8/1/24) (EN INCREASE GF EX See Note)
Last Action: Effective date 8/1/2024.
Last Action Date: May 15, 2024
Title: Provides relative to the crimes of illegal carrying of a firearm and reckless discharge of a firearm at a parade. (8/1/24) (EN SEE FISC NOTE GF EX See Note)
Description: Provides relative to the crimes of illegal carrying of a firearm and reckless discharge of a firearm at a parade. (8/1/24) (EN SEE FISC NOTE GF EX See Note)
Last Action: Effective date 8/1/2024.
Last Action Date: May 15, 2024
Title: Provides relative to the right of law-abiding citizens to carry concealed handguns lawfully without a permit. (8/1/24)
Description: Provides relative to the right of law-abiding citizens to carry concealed handguns lawfully without a permit. (8/1/24)
Last Action: Effective date 7/4/2024.
Last Action Date: May 13, 2024
Title: Provides for the preemption of state law for firearms. (8/1/24)
Description: Provides for the preemption of state law for firearms. (8/1/24)
Last Action: Effective date 8/1/2024.
Last Action Date: May 15, 2024
Title: Creates the office of gun violence prevention. (8/1/24) (OR INCREASE GF EX See Note)
Description: Creates the office of gun violence prevention. (8/1/24) (OR INCREASE GF EX See Note)
Last Action: Introduced in the Senate; read by title. Rules suspended. Read second time and referred to the Committee on Judiciary C.
Last Action Date: March 11, 2024
Title: Allows the concealed carrying of firearms in a restaurant that serves alcohol. (8/1/24)
Description: Allows the concealed carrying of firearms in a restaurant that serves alcohol. (8/1/24)
Last Action: Effective date 7/4/2024.
Last Action Date: May 13, 2024
Title: Provides relative to persons authorized to carry a concealed handgun without a permit. (7/4/24)
Description: Provides relative to persons authorized to carry a concealed handgun without a permit. (7/4/24)
Last Action: Introduced in the Senate; read by title. Rules suspended. Read second time and referred to the Committee on Judiciary C.
Last Action Date: March 11, 2024
Title: Provides for transactions involving firearms and ammunition retailers. (8/1/24) (EN SEE FISC NOTE See Note)
Description: Provides for transactions involving firearms and ammunition retailers. (8/1/24) (EN SEE FISC NOTE See Note)
Last Action: Effective date 8/1/2024.
Last Action Date: June 11, 2024
Title: Prohibits possession of firearms, ammunition, or electric weapons or devices by certain felons. (8/1/24) (EN INCREASE GF EX See Note)
Description: Prohibits possession of firearms, ammunition, or electric weapons or devices by certain felons. (8/1/24) (EN INCREASE GF EX See Note)
Last Action: Effective date 8/1/2024.
Last Action Date: May 15, 2024
Title: Provides relative to the illegal carrying of concealed handguns. (7/4/24)
Description: Provides relative to the illegal carrying of concealed handguns. (7/4/24)
Last Action: Title of substitute read and adopted; becomes Senate Bill No. 507.
Last Action Date: May 6, 2024
Title: Provides for firearm accident prevention and safety education for elementary school students. (8/1/24) (EG NO IMPACT See Note)
Description: Provides for firearm accident prevention and safety education for elementary school students. (8/1/24) (EG NO IMPACT See Note)
Last Action: Read by title, under the rules, referred to the Committee on Education.
Last Action Date: April 24, 2024
Title: Creates a program to provide firearm detection software that detects visible firearms on school property and alerts local law enforcement agencies. (8/1/24) (EG INCREASE LF EX See Note)
Description: Creates a program to provide firearm detection software that detects visible firearms on school property and alerts local law enforcement agencies. (8/1/24) (EG INCREASE LF EX See Note)
Last Action: Read by title. Ordered engrossed and recommitted to the Committee on Finance.
Last Action Date: April 22, 2024
Title: Provides relative to the illegal or negligent carrying of a concealed handgun. (7/4/24)
Description: Provides relative to the illegal or negligent carrying of a concealed handgun. (7/4/24)
Last Action: Effective date 7/4/2024.
Last Action Date: June 10, 2024
