House Bill No. by Representative Firment aims to establish that all peace officers in Louisiana must be citizens of the United States. The bill enacts new legal language into R.S. 40:2402(5) and 2404.4, defining "United States citizen" in accordance with federal law (42 USC 9102(18)). It specifies that, in addition to existing training and qualification requirements, individuals must be U.S. citizens to be certified as law enforcement peace officers in the state.

The proposed law aligns state requirements with federal definitions, ensuring that only those who are legally recognized as U.S. citizens—either by birth or naturalization—can serve as peace officers in Louisiana. This legislative change is intended to reinforce the qualifications necessary for law enforcement personnel in the state.