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HB 142 Original 2016 Regular Session Miguez
Abstract: Provides that a person who obtained a gubernatorial pardon or has had his record
expunged shall not be considered ineligible from obtaining a concealed handgun permit.
Present law provides for the issuance of concealed handgun permits and provides for eligibility
requirements.
Proposed law retains present law.
Present law provides that a person is ineligible for a concealed handgun permit if he has been
convicted of a felony offense even if the conviction has been expunged.
Proposed law changes present law to provide that a person who has obtained an expungement for
a felony conviction or has been pardoned by the governor shall not be considered ineligible to obtain
a concealed handgun permit unless the pardon expressly prohibits the person from shipping,
transporting, possessing, or receiving firearms.
(Amends R.S. 40:1379.3(C)(6) and (10))