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34 total bills, 7 anti-gun bills,
16 pro-gun bills for this session
Proposed Louisiana Firearm Legislation

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note: Louisiana does not carry over legislation from session to session

this is an pro-gun bill

HB11

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Last Action: Withdrawn prior to introduction.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

this is an pro-gun bill

HB11

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

this is an pro-gun bill

HB12

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

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HR54

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

this is an pro-gun bill

HB62

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

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HB67

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

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HB209

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

this is an anti-gun bill

HB408

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

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HB604

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

this is an anti-gun bill

HB627

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

this is an pro-gun bill

HB721

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

this is an anti-gun bill

HB750

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

this is an pro-gun bill

HB775

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

this is an pro-gun bill

HB819

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

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HB823

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

this is an pro-gun bill

HB914

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

this is an pro-gun bill

SB1

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

this is an pro-gun bill

SB2

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

this is an pro-gun bill

SB5

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

this is an pro-gun bill

SB14

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

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SR25

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

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SB105

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

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SB132

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

this is an pro-gun bill

SB152

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

this is an pro-gun bill

SB194

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

this is an anti-gun bill

SB203

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

this is an pro-gun bill

SB214

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

this is an anti-gun bill

SB256

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

this is an pro-gun bill

SB301

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

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SB377

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

this is an anti-gun bill

SB419

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

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SB424

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

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SB442

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

this is an anti-gun bill

SB507

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

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