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LA SB208

Bill

Status

Introduced

2/26/2026

Primary Sponsor

Stewart Cathey

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Origin

Senate

2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Exempts agents, attorneys, and other representatives accredited and regulated by the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs from Louisiana's restrictions on providing compensated services to veterans

  • Existing law prohibits certain individuals and businesses from providing services to veterans for compensation under specific circumstances and limits compensation amounts

  • Existing law requires written disclosures to veterans and mandates reporting to the Louisiana Department of Veterans Affairs for entities assisting with initial disability claims

  • Violations of the existing veterans services law constitute unfair or deceptive trade practices under Louisiana's Consumer Protection Law

  • Effective upon signature of the governor or lapse of time for gubernatorial action

Legislative Description

Provides relative to certain services provided to veterans. (gov sig)

VETERANS

Last Action

Introduced in the Senate; read by title. Rules suspended. Read second time and referred to the Committee on Judiciary B.

3/9/2026

Committee Referrals

Judiciary B2/26/2026

Full Bill Text

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