Louisiana 2024 2024 Regular Session

Louisiana Senate Bill SB152 Comm Sub / Analysis

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SENATE SUMMARY OF HOUSE AMENDMENTS
SB 152	2024 Regular Session	Miguez
KEYWORD AND SUMMARY AS RETURNED TO THE SENATE
WEAPONS. Provides relative to the right of law-abiding citizens to carry concealed
handguns lawfully without a permit. (7/4/24)
SUMMARY OF HOUSE AMENDMENTS TO THE SENATE BILL
1. Makes technical changes.
2. Provides that a non-permitted person carrying a concealed handgun in accordance
with other present law is subject to the penalty provisions of other present law.
3. Provides that a non-permitted person that carries a concealed handgun shall comply
with present law.
4. Provides that certain non-permitted person carrying a concealed handgun shall be
fined not more than five hundred dollars, or imprisoned for not more than six
months, or both for violating present law.
5. Changes the effective date to July 4, 2024.
DIGEST OF THE SENATE BILL AS RETURNED TO THE SENATE
SB 152 Reengrossed 2024 Regular Session	Miguez
Present law provides relative to limitation of liability for certain persons who use a handgun
in self defense.
Proposed law changes present law reference from "handgun" to "firearm" and otherwise
retains present law.
Present law provides relative to illegal carrying of weapons and provides exceptions.
Proposed law makes technical changes and otherwise retains present law.
Present law provides relative to statewide permits for concealed handguns and restricts
permit holders from being under the influence of alcohol or a controlled dangerous
substance.
Proposed law changes present law references from "weapon" to "handgun" and otherwise
retains present law.
Effective July 4, 2024.
(Amends R.S. 9:2793.12(B), R.S. 14:95(M)(intro. para.) and (N), and R.S. 40:1379.3(I)(1),
(2), and (3)(intro. para.)
Jonathon Wagner
 Staff Attorney