Louisiana legislation · 2026 Regular Session
Louisiana HB71: LIABILITY/CIVIL: Adds armed security officers as authorized persons subject to a limitation of liability under certain circumstances
Status: Signed into law, June 2, 2026
What the bill says
An act To enact R.S. 9:2793.12(A)(3), relative to liability of persons authorized to carry a concealed handgun; to provide that armed security officers are authorized persons; and to provide for related matters.
From the introduced text:
AN ACT To enact R.S. 9:2793.12(A)(3), relative to liability of persons authorized to carry a concealed handgun; to provide that armed security officers are authorized persons; and to provide for related matters. Be it enacted by the Legislature of Louisiana: Section 1. R.S. 9:2793.12(A)(3) is hereby enacted to read as follows: §2793.12. Limitation of liability; concealed handgun permit; definitions; exceptions A. * * * (3) The term "authorized person" shall also apply to any armed security officer as defined by R.S. 37:3272(A)(2) who has completed the training requirements provided by R.S. 37:3284(B)(2) and who has been issued an armed registration card by the Louisiana State Board of Private Security Examiners. * * * Page 1 of CODING: Words in struck through type are deletions from existing law; words underscored are additions. HLS 26RS-270 ORIGINAL HB NO. DIGEST The digest printed below was prepared by House Legislative Services. It constitutes no part of the legislative instrument. The keyword, one-liner, abstract, and digest do not constitute part of the law or proof or indicia of legislative intent. [R.S. 1:13(B) and 24:177(E)] HB 71 Draft 2026 Regular Session Carlson Abstract: Provides that armed security officers are authorized persons for concealed handgun permits and subject to a limitation of liability in certain circumstances. Present law (R.S. 9:2793.12) provides a limitation of liability for damages …
Sponsors
- Carlson, Josh (R, 43) · primary sponsor
Latest actions
- : Effective date: 08/01/2026.
- : Signed by the Governor. Becomes Act No. 613.
- : Sent to the Governor for executive approval.
- : Signed by the President of the Senate.
- : Enrolled and signed by the Speaker of the House.
- : Read by title, roll called, yeas 73, nays 24, Senate amendments concurred in.
- : Scheduled for concurrence on 05/29/2026.
- : Received from the Senate with amendments.
- : Rules suspended. The amended bill was read by title, passed by a vote of 27 yeas and 10 nays, and ordered returned to the House. Motion to reconsider tabled.
- : Reported without Legislative Bureau amendments. Read by title and passed to third reading and final passage.
Votes
- House Vote on HB 71, CONCUR IN SENATE AMENDMENTS (#1660) (May 29, 2026): 72 yea, 25 nay, passed
- Senate Vote on HB 71, FINAL PASSAGE (#1333) (May 26, 2026): 27 yea, 10 nay, passed
- House Vote on HB 71, FINAL PASSAGE (#576) (April 20, 2026): 70 yea, 28 nay, passed
Common questions
- What is HB71?
- HB71 is a bill in the Louisiana Legislature (2026 Regular Session): LIABILITY/CIVIL: Adds armed security officers as authorized persons subject to a limitation of liability under certain circumstances.
- What does HB71 do?
- In its own words: An act To enact R.S. 9:2793.12(A)(3), relative to liability of persons authorized to carry a concealed handgun; to provide that armed security officers are authorized persons; and to provide for related matters.
- What is the status of HB71?
- Signed into law as of June 2, 2026. Latest action: Effective date: 08/01/2026. (June 2, 2026).
- Who sponsored HB71?
- Carlson, Josh (R, 43).
- Where is the official record for HB71?
- On the Louisiana Legislature website: https://legis.la.gov/legis/BillInfo.aspx?s=26RS&b=HB71
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