DIGEST
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the law or proof or indicia of legislative intent. [R.S. 1:13(B) and 24:177(E)]
Thompson HB No. 8
Abstract: Prohibits the release of information contained in concealed handgun permit
applications and the release of information regarding the identity of any person who
applied for or received such a permit.
Present law provides for the issuance of concealed handgun permits.
Present law further provides that any information contained in an application for a concealed
handgun permit or any information provided in connection with the application submitted to
DPS&C is confidential, shall not be subject to any public records request, and shall not be
considered a public record.
Present law further provides that DPS&C shall not release any list of persons who applied for or
received a permit for a concealed handgun.
Proposed law prohibits the release of this information contained in present law and provides
penalties for the release of the information as follows:
(1)An employee of DPS&C or any law enforcement officer who releases information
contained in an application for a concealed handgun permit shall be fined not more than
$500, imprisoned for not more than six months, or both. Provides an exception if a court
orders the release.
(2)Any other person who publishes, disseminates, or makes public the confidential
information shall be fined not more than $5,000, imprisoned for not more than two years,
with or without hard labor, or both.
(Adds R.S. 40:1379.3(A)(3))