WEAPONS/HANDGUNS: Provides relative to the carrying of firearms on college campuses

HB 99 allows individuals aged 18 or older who are legally permitted to carry firearms under state and federal law to carry concealed or open firearms on the campuses of public colleges and universities, as well as private colleges receiving state funding. It prohibits schools from requiring firearm registration, imposing stricter rules than state law, or restricting carry in areas like medical centers, disciplinary hearings, or events with posted security. The bill explicitly excludes private vocational schools and non-funded private institutions from these provisions, while permitting campus-specific restrictions through posted signage. This policy aligns campus carry rules with Louisiana’s existing permitless carry laws for state-funded educational institutions.