HB 71·LA·house
LIABILITY/CIVIL: Adds armed security officers as authorized persons subject to a limitation of liability under certain circumstances
Signed into LawFiled Feb 3, 2026
Sponsor: Josh Carlson (R)
Latest Action
Signed by the Governor. Becomes Act No. 613.
Jun 2, 2026
Summary
HB 71 adds armed security officers to the group of people who cannot be sued for injuries or death they cause to a perpetrator if they use justified force with a firearm. The protection only applies when the perpetrator is carrying a dangerous weapon as defined by state law.
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