House Bill No. [insert number] enacts R.S. 17:3399.20, which prohibits public postsecondary education institutions in Louisiana from banning the possession of self-defense chemical spray on campus. The bill defines "self-defense chemical spray" as a compact device intended solely for lawful self-defense, containing no more than two ounces of chemical. This legislation aims to enhance personal safety for students by allowing them to carry such devices while on campus.

However, the bill also outlines specific exceptions where institutions can restrict the possession of self-defense chemical spray. These exceptions include areas such as preschool, elementary, or secondary schools operated by the institution, patient care facilities on campus, and any building or event where armed security is present or where possession is prohibited by contract. This balanced approach seeks to ensure safety while allowing students the means for self-defense in appropriate contexts.