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LA HB195

Bill

Status

Introduced

2/18/2026

Primary Sponsor

Mike Bayham

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Origin

House of Representatives

2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Public postsecondary education institutions in Louisiana cannot prohibit students from possessing self-defense chemical spray on campus

  • "Self-defense chemical spray" is defined as a compact device carried for lawful self-defense, designed to be carried on or about the person, containing no more than two ounces of chemical

  • Institutions may prohibit possession in buildings or at events where armed security is provided

  • Institutions may also prohibit possession where such restriction is required by contract

  • Enacts R.S. 17:3399.20 in Louisiana law

Legislative Description

Prohibits, with exceptions, a public postsecondary education institution from prohibiting a student from possessing self-defense chemical spray on campus

COLLEGES/UNIVERSITIES

Last Action

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

3/9/2026

Committee Referrals

Education2/18/2026

Full Bill Text

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