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LA SB277
Bill
Status
2/27/2026
Primary Sponsor
Rick Edmonds
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AI Summary
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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
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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
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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.)
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Amends R.S. 14:95(H)(1) and (2)(a) regarding illegal carrying of weapons
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Effective August 1, 2026
Legislative Description
Provides for certain state officials to carry a concealed weapon. (8/1/26)
WEAPONS
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