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LA HB436
Bill
Status
2/25/2026
Primary Sponsor
Kellee Dickerson
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AI Summary
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Municipalities and local governing authorities may appoint veterans to serve as police officers at parks, playgrounds, swimming pools, and other municipal amusement facilities
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The Secretary of the Department of Culture, Recreation and Tourism may appoint veterans to serve as state park wardens
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"Veteran" is defined as a former or current member of the U.S. Armed Forces or organized militia, including Army, Navy, Air Force, Space Force, Marine Corps, Coast Guard, National Guard, Reserves, State Guard, and commissioned officers of the Public Health Service and NOAA
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Amends R.S. 33:4558 (municipal police powers) and R.S. 56:1688(A) (state park wardens)
Legislative Description
Authorizes the appointment of veterans as wardens at state and municipal parks
VETERANS
Last Action
Read by title, under the rules, referred to the Committee on Judiciary.
3/9/2026