Louisiana legislation · 2026 Regular Session
Louisiana SR208: VETERANS: Directs the Department of Veteran Affairs to submit a report annually to the Legislature outlining the length of time between discharge of military and a claim for services.
Status: Passed both chambers, June 1, 2026
What the bill says
A resolution To direct the Louisiana Department of Veterans Affairs to submit an annual report to the Legislature of Louisiana detailing the length of time between a veteran's discharge from military service and the filing of a claim for services.
From the introduced text:
A RESOLUTION To direct the Louisiana Department of Veterans Affairs to submit an annual report to the Legislature of Louisiana detailing the length of time between a veteran's discharge from military service and the filing of a claim for services. WHEREAS, the Legislature of Louisiana recognizes the importance of ensuring that all veterans of the United States Armed Forces receive timely access to the benefits, services, and support to which they are entitled; and WHEREAS, understanding the time interval between a veteran's discharge from military service and the filing of a claim for services is essential to identifying barriers to access, improving outreach, and strengthening the delivery of veterans' programs throughout the state; and WHEREAS, the Louisiana Department of Veterans Affairs (LDVA) is the state agency charged with assisting veterans in securing federal and state benefits, providing advocacy, and ensuring that veterans and their families receive appropriate support; and WHEREAS, the legislature finds that regular reporting on claim-filing timelines will assist policymakers in evaluating service gaps, improving program effectiveness, and ensuring that Louisiana's veterans receive the highest standard of care; and WHEREAS, it is both appropriate and necessary for the legislature to receive annual Page 1 of SLS 26RS-4638 ORIGINAL SR NO. data that will support informed decision-making and enhance the state's commitment to those who have served. THEREFORE, BE …
Sponsors
- Cathey Jr., Stewart (R, 33) · primary sponsor
- Barrow, Regina (D, 15)
- Bass, Adam (R, 36)
- Connick, Patrick (R, 8)
- Hensgens, Bob (R, 26)
- Kleinpeter, Caleb (R, 17)
- Luneau, Jay (D, 29)
- McMath, Patrick (R, 11)
- Morris, John (R, 35)
- Myers, Brach (R, 23)
- Stine, Jeremy (R, 27)
Latest actions
- : Enrolled. Signed by the President of the Senate and sent to the Secretary of State by the Secretary of the Senate on 6/2/2026.
- : By a vote of 35 yeas and 0 nays.
- : Introduced in the Senate; read by title. Rules suspended. Read second time by title and adopted.
Votes
- Senate Vote on SR 208, CO-AUTHORS (#1657) (June 1, 2026): 10 yea, 0 nay, passed
- Senate Vote on SR 208, ADOPT (#1656) (June 1, 2026): 35 yea, 0 nay, passed
Common questions
- What is SR208?
- SR208 is a bill in the Louisiana Legislature (2026 Regular Session): VETERANS: Directs the Department of Veteran Affairs to submit a report annually to the Legislature outlining the length of time between discharge of military and a claim for services.
- What does SR208 do?
- In its own words: A resolution To direct the Louisiana Department of Veterans Affairs to submit an annual report to the Legislature of Louisiana detailing the length of time between a veteran's discharge from military service and the filing of a claim for services.
- What is the status of SR208?
- Passed both chambers as of June 1, 2026. Latest action: Enrolled. Signed by the President of the Senate and sent to the Secretary of State by the Secretary of the Senate on 6/2/2026. (June 1, 2026).
- Who sponsored SR208?
- Cathey Jr., Stewart (R, 33), with 10 co-sponsors.
- Where is the official record for SR208?
- On the Louisiana Legislature website: https://legis.la.gov/legis/BillInfo.aspx?s=26RS&b=SR208
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