This bill amends Louisiana law regarding the liability of individuals authorized to carry concealed handguns, specifically incorporating armed security officers into the definition of "authorized persons." The new language specifies that an armed security officer, who has completed the necessary training and holds a valid registration card, is included in the protections against liability for damages resulting from justified use of force or self-defense.

Additionally, the bill stipulates that an armed security officer can only claim this limitation of liability if the perpetrator is wielding a dangerous weapon at the time of the incident. This provision aims to clarify the legal protections available to armed security personnel while also ensuring that they are only shielded from liability under specific circumstances, thereby precluding any right of action by the perpetrator or their survivors in such cases.

Statutes affected:
HB71 Enrolled: 9:12(B)
HB71 Act 613: 9:12(B)