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. Estimated reading time: 4 minutes BATON ROUGE, LA — A bill scheduled for a House…

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