HLS 10RS-1129 ORIGINAL
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CODING: Words in struck through type are deletions from existing law; words underscored
are additions.
Regular Session, 2010
HOUSE BILL NO. 419
BY REPRESENTATIVE BARROW
LAW ENFORCE/OFFICERS: Requires law enforcement officials to undergo training on
the use of tasers
AN ACT1
To enact R.S. 40:2405.6, relative to law enforcement officers; to provide for proper training2
on the use of tasers; and to provide for related matters.3
Be it enacted by the Legislature of Louisiana:4
Section 1. R.S. 40:2405.6 is hereby enacted to read as follows: 5
ยง2405.6. Training for law enforcement officers; tasers6
The Peace Officer Training Study Committee shall develop a training course7
on the use of tasers. This course shall be mandatory for all peace officers and shall8
include instruction on the proper handling and use of tasers, including safety9
mechanisms. The course shall teach the impact of high voltage tasers and the effect10
that they have on the human body.11
DIGEST
The digest printed below was prepared by House Legislative Services. It constitutes no part
of the legislative instrument. The keyword, one-liner, abstract, and digest do not constitute
part of the law or proof or indicia of legislative intent. [R.S. 1:13(B) and 24:177(E)]
Barrow HB No. 419
Abstract: Provides that all peace officers be trained in the use and effect of tasers.
Proposed law directs the Peace Officer Training Study Committee to implement a training
course on tasers.
Proposed law provides that the course shall direct officers on the use of tasers and the effect
tasers have on the human body.
(Adds R.S. 40:2405.6)