Act No. 684 Becomes Law

Senate Bill 51 was signed into law by Loisiana Governor Bobby Jindal, and will take effect today, Friday, August 15, 2008.

Now known as Act No. 684, the law reaffirms the rights of law abiding Louisiana citizens to transport and store lawfully possessed firearms in locked, privately owned motor vehicles, including while traversing or parking in any parking lot, parking garage or other parking area. Property owners, tenants, public or private employers, and businesses may not prohibit the transportation or storage of firearms in motor vehicles in their parking lots or garages if those areas are accessible to the general public.

For a summary of the provisions of Act No. 684, please click here.