HB39

Requires peace officers to be citizens of the United States

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Louisiana HB39 mandates that peace officers must be citizens of the United States.

Louisiana HB39 amends state law to require that all peace officers in Louisiana must be citizens of the United States. This bill defines "United States citizen" in line with federal law, which includes individuals who are citizens by birth, law, or naturalization. The legislation adds this requirement to the existing qualifications and training requirements for peace officers in Louisiana.

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Sponsors

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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Roll Call Votes

74 Yea

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22 Nay

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9 Absent

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Calendar

Apr 28

10:30 AM

Senate Committee on Judiciary B

Apr 9

9:00 AM

House Committee on Judiciary

History

May 22

House

Signed by the Governor. Becomes Act No. 283.

May 22

House

Effective date: See Act.

May 19

House

Sent to the Governor for executive approval.