Signed by Governor Jeff Landry

Vote Smart's Synopsis:

Vote to concur with house amendments and pass a bill that authorizes immunity for conceal carry permit holders in the state of Louisiana under most circumstances.

Highlights:

• Defines “Authorized Person” (Sec. 1). 

• Establishes immunity for Authorized persons for the usage of a handgun for self defense in the case of injury, death, or loss (Sec. 1). 

• Specifies that this immunity does not apply in the following situations (Sec. 1): 

• Acts that constitute gross negligence; 

• Any act done without authorization; 

• Specifies that nothing in this act shall be construed to limit other immunities, limitations, or liabilities (Sec. 1). 

• Specifies that nothing in this act shall be construed to limit third party liability and property damage exposure from another's actions (Sec. 1).

Full Bill Text

Vote Smart's Synopsis:

Vote to amend and pass a bill that authorizes immunity for conceal carry permit holders in the state of Louisiana under most circumstances.

Highlights:

• Defines “Authorized Person” (Sec. 1). 

• Establishes immunity for Authorized persons for the usage of a handgun for self defense in the case of injury, death, or loss (Sec. 1). 

• Specifies that this immunity does not apply in the following situations (Sec. 1): 

• Acts that constitute gross negligence; 

• Any act done without authorization; 

• Specifies that nothing in this act shall be construed to limit other immunities, limitations, or liabilities (Sec. 1). 

• Specifies that nothing in this act shall be construed to limit third party liability and property damage exposure from another's actions (Sec. 1).

Full Bill Text