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LA SB44

Bill

Status

Introduced

2/12/2026

Primary Sponsor

Alan Seabaugh

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Origin

Senate

2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • 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

  • 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

  • Allows tactical medical professionals to use their own firearms and ammunition rather than requiring agency-issued equipment, provided the agency approves the specific weapons

  • 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

Committee Referrals

Judiciary B2/12/2026

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