Senate Bill No. 211, introduced by Senator Carter, aims to amend existing laws regarding the carrying of concealed handguns in Louisiana. The bill allows district attorneys or assistant district attorneys to petition a court for an order that prohibits individuals from carrying concealed handguns if there is probable cause to believe that the person poses an imminent risk of injury to themselves or others, owns firearms, and has those firearms in a specified location. The bill outlines the necessary procedures for filing such petitions, including conducting an independent investigation to establish probable cause and the criteria the court must consider when determining whether to issue the order.

Additionally, the bill introduces new legal language that specifies exemptions to the crime of illegal carrying of weapons, stating that individuals prohibited from lawfully purchasing or possessing firearms, or those subject to a court order as outlined in the proposed law, are not exempt from prosecution. The court's order will be reported to the Louisiana Supreme Court for inclusion in the National Instant Criminal Background Check System, and individuals may only carry concealed handguns by permit once the court's order is terminated. The provisions of this bill are set to take effect on August 1, 2025.