House Bill No. [insert bill number] proposes amendments to existing laws regarding the carrying of firearms on college and university campuses in Louisiana. The bill allows individuals who are 18 years or older and legally permitted to possess a firearm to carry it on the campuses of public and certain private colleges and universities. It defines "school" to exclude public colleges and universities, as well as private institutions receiving state funding, from the previous restrictions on carrying firearms. Additionally, the bill specifies prohibited locations for carrying firearms on campus and ensures that no student, faculty member, or visitor will face penalties for carrying a firearm in accordance with the new law.

The bill also prohibits the Board of Regents and management boards of public colleges and universities from enacting policies that impose stricter regulations than those established by the new law. It retains existing provisions regarding concealed handgun permits while providing exceptions for individuals carrying firearms on campus. The proposed law emphasizes the right to bear arms as a fundamental right and includes a severability clause to ensure that if any part of the law is deemed invalid, the remaining provisions will still be enforceable.

Statutes affected:
HB99 Original: 14:95(A)(4), 14:2(A), 14:6(C)(1), 40:3(N)(11)