HB195

Prohibits, with exceptions, a public postsecondary education institution from prohibiting a student from possessing self-defense chemical spray on campus

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Louisiana HB195 prohibits public postsecondary education institutions from banning students from possessing self-defense chemical spray on campus.

Louisiana HB195 prohibits public postsecondary education institutions from banning students from possessing self-defense chemical spray on campus, with exceptions. The law defines "self-defense chemical spray" as a device carried for lawful self-defense, compact in size, designed to be carried on or about the person, and containing no more than two ounces of chemical. Exceptions allow institutions to prohibit possession in buildings or at events where armed security is provided or where possession is prohibited by contract.

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Sponsors

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Roll Call Votes

34 Yea

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0 Nay

5 Absent

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Calendar

May 7

12:00 AM

Senate Committee on Education

Mar 31

9:00 AM

House Committee on Education

History

May 29

House

Signed by the Governor. Becomes Act No. 421.

May 29

House

Effective date: 08/01/2026.

May 21

House

Sent to the Governor for executive approval.