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LA HB328

Bill

Status

Introduced

2/24/2026

Primary Sponsor

Denise Marcelle

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Origin

House of Representatives

2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Prohibits students from possessing firearms in college or university dormitory rooms, removing the current exception that allows dormitory possession with administration permission

  • Students carrying firearms to classes or activities (such as ROTC functions) that require firearm use may still transport them on campus, but must not store them in their dormitory rooms

  • Retains the exception allowing students to carry firearms to and from their vehicles or with administration permission, but only outside of dormitory rooms

  • Amends R.S. 14:95.2(C), which governs the crime of carrying firearms on school property, at school-sponsored functions, or in firearm-free zones

Legislative Description

Prohibits the carrying of firearms in college or university dormitories

WEAPONS/FIREARMS

Last Action

Read by title, under the rules, referred to the Committee on Administration of Criminal Justice.

3/9/2026

Committee Referrals

Administration of Criminal Justice2/24/2026

Full Bill Text

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