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LA HB37
LA HB37Provides relative to the concealed carrying of firearms (RE1 INCREASE GF EX See Note)
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Introduced
02/01/2022
02/01/2022
In Committee
06/02/2022
06/02/2022
Crossed Over
04/21/2022
04/21/2022
Passed
Dead
06/06/2022
06/06/2022
Introduced Session
2022 Regular Session
Bill Summary
AN ACT To amend and reenact R.S. 40:1379.3(B) and to enact R.S. 14:95(M) and R.S. 40:1379.3.3, relative to the illegal carrying of weapons; to exempt certain persons from the crime of illegal carrying of weapons; to provide relative to concealed handgun permits; to provide relative to the authority of a person to carry a concealed handgun without a permit; to provide for the Louisiana Firearm Safety Awareness Act; to provide relative to an online education course; to provide for a purpose; to provide relative to course topics; to provide relative to database maintenance; to provide for promulgation of rules; and to provide for related matters.
AI Summary
This bill proposes the following key provisions:
1. It exempts certain individuals who are 21 years of age or older and not prohibited from possessing firearms from the crime of illegally carrying weapons.
2. It creates the "Louisiana Firearm Safety Awareness Act," which requires the Department of Public Safety and Corrections to provide a free, two-hour online handgun education course for Louisiana residents. The course covers topics such as handgun basics, firearm-free zones, use of deadly force, interactions with law enforcement, and safe handling of handguns.
3. The completion of this online course does not grant the right to carry a concealed handgun, but is intended to educate the public on firearm safety and use.
4. The bill also maintains an online database of licensed handgun and firearm instructors to allow the public to search for classes.
Committee Categories
Budget and Finance, Justice
Sponsors (35)
Danny McCormick (R)*,
Beryl Amedée (R),
Tony Bacala (R),
Larry Bagley (R),
Rhonda Butler (R),
Dewith Carrier (R),
Mack Cormier (D),
Raymond Crews (R),
Michael Echols (R),
Rick Edmonds (R),
Kathy Edmonston (R),
Julie Emerson (R),
Gabe Firment (R),
Larry Frieman (R),
Foy Gadberry (R),
Raymond Garofalo (R),
Brett Geymann (R),
Lance Harris (R),
Valarie Hodges (R),
Paul Hollis (R),
Dodie Horton (R),
Mike Huval (R),
Barry Ivey (R),
Mike Johnson (R),
Sherman Mack (R),
Jack McFarland (R),
Blake Miguez (R),
Joe Orgeron (R),
Chuck Owen (R),
Robert Owen (R),
Neil Riser (R),
Troy Romero (R),
Rodney Schamerhorn (R),
Alan Seabaugh (R),
Mark Wright (R),
Last Action
By a vote of 78 yeas, 16 nays, having received two-thirds vote of the elected members, the House approved consideration after the 82nd calendar day. (on 06/05/2022)
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