Louisiana Bill Would Ban Enforcement of Some Future Federal Gun Control
BATON ROUGE, La. (Feb 7, 2022) – A bill introduced in the Louisiana House would prohibit state and local enforcement of some future federal gun control. Passage into law would represent a first step toward stopping federal acts that infringe on the right to keep and...
Now in Effect: Louisiana Decriminalizes Marijuana Possession Despite Federal Prohibition
BATON ROUGE, La. (Aug 3, 2021) – On Sunday, a Louisiana law decriminalizing the possession of small amounts of marijuana went into effect despite ongoing federal cannabis prohibition. Rep. Cedric Glover (D) introduced House Bill 652 (HB652) on April 4. Under the new...
Now in Effect: Louisiana Law That Significantly Expands Medical Marijuana Program Despite Federal Prohibition
BATON ROUGE, La. (Aug. 1, 2021) – Today, a Louisiana law that will significantly expand the state’s medical marijuana program went into effect despite federal cannabis prohibition. Rep. Tanner Magee (R-Houma) introduced House Bill 391 (HB391) on April 1. Under the new...