SB393

Provides for the regulation of explosives. (8/1/26)

Complete·5/29/26

Louisiana SB393 regulates explosives by requiring criminal history checks for license applicants and renewing licensees.

Louisiana SB393 amends the regulation of explosives by requiring the Department of Public Safety and Corrections to conduct criminal history records checks for applicants and current licensees seeking renewal. The checks include fingerprints and other identifying information, submitted to the Louisiana Bureau of Criminal Identification and Information and the Federal Bureau of Investigation. The bill also updates definitions for terms like "blaster" and "handler" and adds "explosives business" to the list of potentially liable entities. Effective August 1, 2026.

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Sponsors

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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Roll Call Votes

36 Yea

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0 Nay

3 Absent

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Calendar

Mar 31

10:30 AM

Senate Committee on Judiciary B

History

May 29

Senate

Signed by the Governor. Becomes Act No. 503.

May 29

Senate

Effective date 8/1/2026.

May 26

Senate

Enrolled. Signed by the President of the Senate.