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LA SB277

Bill

Status

Introduced

2/27/2026

Primary Sponsor

Rick Edmonds

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Origin

Senate

2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Adds designated assistants of the governor, lieutenant governor, secretary of state, treasurer, commissioner of agriculture and forestry, and commissioner of insurance to the list of officials exempt from illegal concealed weapon carrying laws

  • Expands who may carry concealed weapons in the state capitol building to include the governor, lieutenant governor, secretary of state, treasurer, commissioner of agriculture and forestry, and commissioner of insurance, along with designated members of their staffs

  • Requires all officials and their designated staff to qualify annually in firearms use through the Council on Peace Officer Standards and Training (P.O.S.T.)

  • Amends R.S. 14:95(H)(1) and (2)(a) regarding illegal carrying of weapons

  • Effective August 1, 2026

Legislative Description

Provides for certain state officials to carry a concealed weapon. (8/1/26)

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Last Action

Introduced in the Senate; read by title. Rules suspended. Read second time and referred to the Committee on Judiciary C.

3/9/2026

Committee Referrals

Judiciary C2/27/2026

Full Bill Text

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