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LA HB175
Bill
Status
Introduced
2/18/2026
Primary Sponsor
Troy Hebert
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AI Summary
- Creates a new instant lottery game in Louisiana with all proceeds dedicated to programs benefiting veterans and their families
- Establishes the Veterans Game Fund in the state treasury to receive all lottery game revenues, with the state treasurer investing principal in the same manner as general fund monies
- Creates a 7-member Veterans Game Board composed of state agency secretaries (Veterans Affairs, Health, Economic Development), representatives from VFW, American Legion, and Disabled American Veterans, plus one governor-appointed veteran
- Authorizes the Veterans Game Board to distribute proceeds through one-time grants capped at $50,000 each to eligible applicants including 501(c)(3) nonprofits (in existence 3+ years), accredited colleges/universities, JROTC programs, Veterans Courts, and parish veterans' service offices
- Requires the Louisiana Lottery Corporation to provide administrative support to the Veterans Game Board, with unused funds at year-end returned to the Department of Treasury
Legislative Description
Provides for a new lottery game to benefit veterans of armed services (OR +$4,000,000 SG EX See Note)
LOTTERY
Last Action
Read by title, under the rules, referred to the Committee on Administration of Criminal Justice.
3/9/2026
Committee Referrals
Administration of Criminal Justice2/18/2026
Full Bill Text
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