Louisiana HB 586 Would Make It a Crime to Leave a Loaded Firearm Where a Minor Could Access It– www.usacarry.com

Key Takeaways

• House Bill 586 aims to create a new criminal offense for firearm owners if minors access and misuse loaded guns.
• The bill, known as ‘Noah’s Law,’ defines punishable violations for unsecured firearms leading to injury or death.
• Exceptions exist for firearms used in self-defense, carried on the person, or accessed unlawfully by minors.
• Concerns arise about subjective standards for liability, potentially putting law-abiding owners at risk.
• The bill awaits a committee hearing on April 28, 2026, where Louisiana gun owners can provide input.