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LA HB436

Bill

Status

Introduced

2/25/2026

Primary Sponsor

Kellee Dickerson

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Origin

House of Representatives

2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Municipalities and local governing authorities may appoint veterans to serve as police officers at parks, playgrounds, swimming pools, and other municipal amusement facilities

  • The Secretary of the Department of Culture, Recreation and Tourism may appoint veterans to serve as state park wardens

  • "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

  • 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

Committee Referrals

Judiciary2/25/2026

Full Bill Text

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