HB 328 Louisiana House · 2026 Regular Session

WEAPONS/FIREARMS: Prohibits the carrying of firearms in college or university dormitories

HB 328 prohibits students from carrying firearms in college or university dormitory rooms in Louisiana. The bill amends existing law to clarify that even when exceptions allow firearm possession for specific activities (like firearms classes or ROTC), students cannot keep firearms in their dorm rooms. This directly affects all students living in on-campus housing, making dormitories firearm-free zones. The key provision explicitly removes any allowance for firearm possession within dormitory rooms, regardless of other permitted uses on campus.
Bill status in committee 1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Feb 2026
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Feb 24, 2026 Last action May 19, 2026
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5
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Committee
3
May 19, 2026
Lower · Passed
Involuntarily deferred in committee.
lower
Mar 9, 2026
Committee
Read by title, under the rules, referred to the Committee on Administration of Criminal Justice.
lower
Feb 24, 2026
Committee
Under the rules, provisionally referred to the Committee on Administration of Criminal Justice.
lower
1 primary · 0 co-sponsors

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Denise Marcelle
DDemocratic
LA
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