The bill amends several sections of Louisiana law regarding the illegal carrying of weapons, specifically focusing on the definitions and exceptions related to schools and firearms. It clarifies that the term "school" includes elementary, secondary, and high schools, as well as vocational-technical schools, but explicitly states that it does not apply to privately owned vocational-technical schools. Additionally, the bill modifies the definition of "school bus" and outlines the conditions under which individuals may carry firearms on school property, particularly emphasizing the exceptions for those with valid concealed handgun permits.

Furthermore, the bill revises the provisions concerning individuals who are allowed to carry firearms, lowering the age requirement from twenty-one to eighteen years for those who are not prohibited from possessing firearms under existing laws. It also introduces new language that allows individuals with valid concealed handgun permits from other states to carry firearms within specified distances of school campuses. Overall, the bill aims to clarify and update the legal framework surrounding the carrying of weapons in educational settings while ensuring that certain exceptions are clearly defined.

Statutes affected:
SB101 Original: 14:95(A)(4), 14:2(B)(3), 14:6(C)(1)
SB101 Engrossed: 14:95(A)(4), 14:2(B)(3), 14:6(C)(1)
SB101 Enrolled: 14:95(A)(4), 14:2(B)(3), 14:6(C)(1)
SB101 Act 420: 14:95(A)(4), 14:2(B)(3), 14:6(C)(1)