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LA HB195
LA HB195Prohibits, with exceptions, a public postsecondary education institution from prohibiting a student from possessing self-defense chemical spray on campus
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Introduced
02/18/2026
02/18/2026
In Committee
02/18/2026
02/18/2026
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
2026 Regular Session
Bill Summary
AN ACT To enact R.S. 17:3399.20, relative to postsecondary education; to prohibit public postsecondary education institutions from prohibiting the possession of self-defense chemical spray on campus; to provide for definitions; to provide for exceptions; and to provide for related matters.
AI Summary
This bill, by enacting a new law, prohibits public colleges and universities in Louisiana from banning students from carrying self-defense chemical spray on campus, defining this spray as a compact device for lawful self-defense containing no more than two ounces of chemicals. However, institutions can still prohibit possession of this spray in buildings or at events where armed security is present or if a contract specifically forbids it.
Committee Categories
Education
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
First appeared in the Interim Calendar on 2/20/2026. (on 02/20/2026)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.legis.la.gov/legis/BillInfo.aspx?s=26rs&b=HB195&sbi=y |
| BillText | https://www.legis.la.gov/Legis/ViewDocument.aspx?d=1439662 |
| Analysis - Digest of HB195 Original | https://www.legis.la.gov/Legis/ViewDocument.aspx?d=1439681 |
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