DIGEST
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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)]
Mack HB No. 90
Abstract: Allows DPS&C to make bulletproof vests available to peace officers for purchase.
Present law requires DPS&C to provide bulletproof vests to every peace officer in the state of La.
provided that funds are appropriated for this purpose.
Proposed law further provides that to the extent that funds are not appropriated for this purpose,
DPS&C may make available for purchase to law enforcement agencies bulletproof vests no
longer utilized by the department for which the manufacturer warranty has expired.
Proposed law further provides that any purchase shall be conducted pursuant to rules or
regulations adopted by the La. Property Assistance Agency, and provides that the La. Property
Assistance Agency shall not charge any fee in excess of $5 per request.
Proposed law provides that the state of La., its agencies and assigns, including but not limited to
DPS&C shall be immune from any liability relating to or resulting from the purchase, issuance,
or failure of bulletproof vests transferred pursuant to proposed law.
(Amends R.S. 40:2405.1)