House Bill No. by Representative Galle amends R.S. 29:381 to update the language regarding the operation and maintenance of healthcare facilities for war veterans by the Department of Veterans Affairs. The bill changes "health care" to "healthcare" and clarifies the eligibility criteria for individuals who can access these facilities. Specifically, it expands eligibility to include certain nonveterans, members of the National Guard, and reservists who were not called to duty under Title 10 of the United States Code, in addition to the existing categories of war veterans and other veterans.

The proposed law retains the definition of "war veterans" as individuals discharged under conditions other than dishonorable who served in the U.S. armed forces during wartime or after January 31, 1955. This amendment aims to ensure that a broader range of individuals, including those who may not have served in active duty but still contributed to national defense, can receive necessary healthcare services at state facilities designated for war veterans.

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HB60 Original: