The original instrument was prepared by Angela L. De Jean. The following digest,
which does not constitute a part of the legislative instrument, was prepared by
Thomas L. Tyler.
DIGEST
SB 233 Reengrossed 2024 Regular Session Miguez
Present law (R.S. 40:1379.1.3) permits an individual who is a qualified 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.
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 and provides that a business organization operating a venue shall
be subject to a civil fine of $1,000 per occurrence to be paid to the Department of Justice for each
violation of the provisions of present law, permitting a qualified law enforcement officer or a
qualified retired law enforcement officer to carry a concealed firearm.
Proposed law provides that the attorney general shall have the authority to bring a civil action arising
out of any violation of the provisions of proposed law, in addition to any other authority granted by
the Constitution and laws of this state.
Effective August 1, 2024.
(Adds R.S. 40:1379.1.3(D) and (E) and 1379.1.4(F) and (G))
Summary of Amendments Adopted by Senate
Senate Floor Amendments to engrossed bill
1. Adds provision that the civil fine be paid to the Department of Justice.