The bill amends several sections of Louisiana law regarding the illegal carrying of weapons and the liability associated with the justified use of force. Notably, it changes the terminology from "the handgun" to "a firearm" in R.S. 9:2793.12(B), clarifying that an authorized person is not liable for damages when using justified force. Additionally, it modifies the introductory paragraph of R.S. 14:95(M) to replace "Paragraph" with "Subparagraph," and it adds new subsections (L), (M), (N), and (O) to R.S. 40:1379.3, which outlines the restrictions for individuals carrying handguns.

Furthermore, the bill specifies that individuals with concealed handgun permits or those carrying handguns must notify law enforcement officers of their weapon when approached. It establishes penalties for non-compliance and outlines circumstances under which a concealed handgun permit may be revoked. The bill is set to take effect on July 4, 2024, unless vetoed by the governor and subsequently approved by the legislature.

Statutes affected:
SB152 Original: 14:95(M), 40:3(I)
SB152 Engrossed: 9:12(B), 14:95(M), 40:3(I)(1), 40:3(I)(3)
SB152 Reengrossed: 9:12(B), 14:95(M), 40:3(I)(1), 40:3(I)(3)
SB152 Enrolled: 9:12(B), 14:95(M), 14:95(N), 40:3(I)(1), 40:3(I)(3)
SB152 Act : 9:12(B), 14:95(M), 14:95(N), 40:3(I)(1), 40:3(I)(3)