House Bill No. 195, introduced by Representative Bayham, aims to enact R.S. 17:3399.20, which prohibits public postsecondary education institutions from banning students from possessing 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 is designed to enhance student safety by allowing them to carry such self-defense tools while on campus.

However, the bill includes specific exceptions where institutions can prohibit the possession of self-defense chemical spray. These exceptions apply to any preschool, elementary school, or secondary school operated by the institution, any patient care facility located on institutional property, and in any building or event on campus where armed security is present or where possession is restricted by contract. The amendments adopted by the House Committee on Education further clarify these exceptions, ensuring that safety protocols are maintained in sensitive areas.