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LA SB419

Bill

Status

Engrossed

4/21/2026

Primary Sponsor

Caleb Kleinpeter

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Origin

Senate

2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Authorizes the use of pre-charged pneumatic devices (air-powered guns) for deer hunting during Louisiana's primitive firearm season, in addition to currently allowed breech-loading rifles of .35 caliber or larger

  • Pre-charged pneumatic devices must meet minimum specifications: .30 caliber or larger projectile, 150 grains minimum weight, and 800 feet per second muzzle velocity, or any combination producing at least 215 foot-pounds of muzzle energy

  • Deer hunting during primitive firearm season remains limited to still hunting in designated state areas

  • Magnified scopes continue to be permitted on any weapon authorized for primitive firearm season

  • Effective August 1, 2026

Legislative Description

Provides for use of pre-charged pneumatic devices to take deer during primitive firearm season. (8/1/26)

HUNTERS/HUNTING

Last Action

Read by title, under the rules, referred to the Committee on Natural Resources and Environment.

4/22/2026

Committee Referrals

Natural Resources and Environment4/22/2026
Natural Resources3/24/2026

Full Bill Text

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