DIGEST The digest printed below was prepared by House Legislative Services. It constitutes no part of 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)] HB 38 Original 2023 Regular Session Stagni Abstract: Removes the requirement of annual P.O.S.T. qualification for the use of firearms by qualified retired law enforcement officers. Present law (R.S. 40:1379.1.4) permits an individual who is a qualified retired law enforcement officer to carry a concealed firearm anywhere in the state, including any place open to the public, if he meets certain eligibility criteria. Proposed law retains present law. Present law (R.S. 40:1379.1.4(B)(5)) requires a qualified retired law enforcement officer to qualify annually for P.O.S.T. Council certification and to provide proof of such certification. Proposed law repeals present law. (Repeals R.S. 40:1379.1.4(B)(5))