House Bill No. by Representative Bayham seeks to enact R.S. 17:3399.20, which prohibits public postsecondary education institutions from banning students from possessing self-defense chemical spray on campus, with certain exceptions. 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.

However, the bill allows institutions to impose restrictions on the possession of such sprays in specific circumstances, namely in any building or at events where armed security is present or where possession is restricted by contract. This legislation aims to balance students' rights to self-defense with the safety protocols of educational institutions.