Mack (HB 90) Act No. 301
Existing law requires the Dept. of Public Safety and Corrections to provide bulletproof vests
to every peace officer in the state of La. provided that funds are appropriated for this purpose.
New 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.
New law further provides that any purchase shall be conducted pursuant to rules or
regulations adopted by the La. Property Assistance Agency.
New 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 new law.
Effective August 1, 2013.
(Amends R.S. 40:2405.1)