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LA HB195

LA HB195
Prohibits, 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
In Committee
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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