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LA SB44
Bill
Status
2/12/2026
Primary Sponsor
Alan Seabaugh
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AI Summary
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Amends R.S. 40:1379.1.6(E) to change the requirement for law enforcement agencies from "issuing" to "approving" firearms and ammunition carried by tactical medical professionals
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Tactical medical professionals are licensed paramedics or physicians employed or contracted by law enforcement agencies to provide medical services to tactical units during high-risk incidents
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Allows tactical medical professionals to use their own firearms and ammunition rather than requiring agency-issued equipment, provided the agency approves the specific weapons
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Effective August 1, 2026
Legislative Description
Requires a law enforcement agency to approve firearms and ammunition carried by its tactical medical professionals. (8/1/26)
LAW ENFORCEMENT
Last Action
Introduced in the Senate; read by title. Rules suspended. Read second time and referred to the Committee on Judiciary B.
3/9/2026