SR208 — VETERANS: Directs the Department of Veteran Affairs to submit a report annually to the Legislature outlining the length of time between discharge of military and a claim for services.
Last action — Enrolled. Signed by the President of the Senate and sent to the Secretary of State by the Secretary of the Senate on 6/2/2026.
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This bill has been enacted into law. Introduced June 01, 2026. Enacted.
Signed by Governor Jeff Landry (Republican) on June 01, 2026.
Odds of enactment
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Prognosis
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Enacted
Current position in the legislative process.
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1 sponsor
1 primary, 0 co-sponsors signed on.
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Single-party support
Sponsorship is currently within one party (1 R).
Based on stage, sponsorship breadth, committee status, recorded votes, and cross-state momentum — a description of the observable signals, not a prediction.
In plain language
The bill requires an annual report on veterans' claims timing from the Department of Veteran Affairs.
This bill directs the Department of Veteran Affairs to provide an annual report to the Legislature. The report will detail the time taken for veterans to file claims for services after military discharge.
What this means for you
- Workers: This information could be useful for veterans entering the workforce as it highlights claim processing timelines.
Summary
VETERANS: Directs the Department of Veteran Affairs to submit a report annually to the Legislature outlining the length of time between discharge of military and a claim for services.
Bill Text
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Read SR208 on the official Louisiana source →Action History
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Introduced in the Senate; read by title. Rules suspended. Read second time by title and adopted.
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By a vote of 35 yeas and 0 nays.
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Enrolled. Signed by the President of the Senate and sent to the Secretary of State by the Secretary of the Senate on 6/2/2026.
Sponsors
- Stewart Jr. Cathey · Primary
Sponsorship breakdown
Export CSV (upgrade) →1 sponsors · 0 co-sponsors · 146 not signed on
Sponsors (1)
- Stewart Jr. Cathey Republican
Co-sponsors (0)
None.
Not signed on (146)
146 members have not signed on to this bill.
Show all 146 →"Not signed on" means a member has not sponsored or co-sponsored this bill — it does not imply opposition. Members flagged Voted No have a recorded No vote on this bill.
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Frequently asked questions
- What does SR208 do?
- VETERANS: Directs the Department of Veteran Affairs to submit a report annually to the Legislature outlining the length of time between discharge of military and a claim for services.
- Who sponsors SR208?
- SR208 is sponsored by Stewart Jr. Cathey (Republican).
- What is the current status of SR208?
- This bill has been enacted into law. Introduced June 01, 2026. Enacted.
- Where can I track SR208?
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