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LA HB387

Bill

Official Source

Status

Passed

6/8/2025

Primary Sponsor

Kellee Dickerson

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Origin

House of Representatives

2025 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Expands Louisiana Department of Veterans Affairs authority to charge reasonable rates for maintenance and care to nonveteran residents in addition to veterans at department facilities
  • Residents capable of paying may be charged for any or all facility use, at the department's discretion
  • Requires the department to establish rules and regulations for a charge system considering the income and estate of any resident receiving care, not just veterans
  • Amends R.S. 29:383 to replace references to "veteran" with "resident" in the fee determination process

Legislative Description

Provides relative to care for nonveterans

VETERANS

Last Action

Effective date: 08/01/2025.

6/8/2025

Committee Referrals

Health & Welfare5/7/2025
Judiciary4/3/2025

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