SB44

Requires a law enforcement agency to approve firearms and ammunition carried by its tactical medical professionals. (8/1/26)

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Louisiana SB44 mandates law enforcement agencies to approve firearms and ammunition carried by tactical medical professionals.

Louisiana SB44 amends existing law to require law enforcement agencies to approve firearms and ammunition carried by tactical medical professionals. These professionals, defined as licensed paramedics or physicians employed or contracted by law enforcement agencies, provide medical services at high-risk incidents. The bill modifies the requirement from issuing to approving firearms and ammunition, effective August 1, 2026.

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Sponsors

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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Roll Call Votes

98 Yea

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0 Nay

7 Absent

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Calendar

Mar 17

10:00 AM

Senate Committee on Judiciary B

History

May 14

Senate

Signed by the Governor. Becomes Act No. 200.

May 14

Senate

Effective date 8/1/2026.

May 13

Senate

Sent to the Governor by the Secretary of the Senate.