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Thompson HB No. 145
Abstract: Exempts from seizure all firearms and firearm accessories, not exceeding a total value
of $2,500, owned by a debtor.
Present law provides general exemptions from seizure under any writ, mandate, or process for
specified income or property of a debtor.
Present law includes the debtor's arms and military accoutrements in the list of properties exempt
from seizure.
Proposed law specifies that all of the debtor's firearms, arms and ammunition, and accessories
thereto, not exceeding a total maximum value of $2,500, are exempt from seizure.
Present law provides an exemption from seizure of one firearm necessary for the exercise of a
trade, calling, or profession with a maximum value of $500.
Proposed law repeals present law.
(Amends R.S. 13:3881(A)(4)(c); Adds R.S. 13:3881(A)(4)(g); Repeals R.S. 13:3881(A)(2)(e))
Summary of Amendments Adopted by House
Committee Amendments Proposed by House Committee on Civil Law and Procedure to the
original bill.
1. Added provision exempting from seizure a total value of $2,500 of all firearms, arms
and ammunition, and accessories.