House Bill No. 42 amends R.S. 14:95(K) to clarify the exceptions to the crime of illegal carrying of weapons, specifically for certain retired legal officials and former members of the legislature. The bill allows retired justices, judges, attorneys general, district attorneys, and former legislators to possess and conceal handguns, provided they meet specific qualifications. These individuals must qualify annually in the use of firearms through the Council on Peace Officer Standards and Training and carry valid identification that verifies their status. For former legislators, this identification must include a legislative badge with their name, district number, years of service, and a designation of their status.

Additionally, the bill stipulates that the annual qualification requirement does not apply to those who are medically retired due to mental impairment or who have been convicted of a felony. The definitions of "retired district attorney" and "retired assistant district attorney" are also clarified to refer to those receiving retirement benefits from the District Attorneys' Retirement System. Overall, the bill aims to provide a legal framework for the concealed carrying of firearms by specific retired officials while ensuring public safety through qualification requirements.

Statutes affected:
HB42 Original: 14:95(K)
HB42 Engrossed: 14:95(K)
HB42 Enrolled: 14:95(K)
HB42 Act : 14:95(K)