SB277

Provides for certain state officials to carry a concealed weapon. (8/1/26)

Complete·5/27/26

Louisiana SB277 allows certain state officials to carry concealed weapons if they are qualified annually in firearms use.

Louisiana SB277 amends existing law to allow specific state officials to carry concealed weapons if they are qualified annually in firearms use by the Council on Peace Officer Standards and Training. The bill retains current exceptions for certain officials and adds designated assistants of the governor, lieutenant governor, secretary of state, treasurer, commissioner of agriculture and forestry, and commissioner of insurance. The law also provides an exemption for these officials to carry concealed weapons into the state capitol building. Effective August 1, 2026.

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Sponsors

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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Roll Call Votes

97 Yea

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0 Nay

8 Absent

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Calendar

Mar 17

9:00 AM

Senate Committee on Judiciary C

History

May 27

Senate

Becomes Act No. 410 without the Governor's signature.

May 27

Senate

Effective date 8/1/2026.

May 13

Senate

Sent to the Governor by the Secretary of the Senate.