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LA HB71
Bill
Status
2/3/2026
Primary Sponsor
Josh Carlson
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AI Summary
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Expands the definition of "authorized person" under R.S. 9:2793.12 to include armed security officers, granting them the same limitation of liability protections currently available to concealed handgun permit holders
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Armed security officers must meet specific qualifications: defined under R.S. 37:3272(A)(2), completed training requirements per R.S. 37:3284(B)(2), and hold an armed registration card from the Louisiana State Board of Private Security Examiners
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Liability protection applies to damages resulting from the justified use of force or self-defense through the discharge of a firearm
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Amends Louisiana Revised Statutes Title 9, Section 2793.12 by adding subsection (A)(3)
Legislative Description
Adds armed security officer as an authorized person subject to a limitation of liability under certain circumstances
LIABILITY/CIVIL
Last Action
Read by title, under the rules, referred to the Committee on Civil Law and Procedure.
3/9/2026