House Bill No. [insert bill number] aims to amend various Louisiana statutes to include the United States Space Force in the definitions of the U.S. Armed Forces. The bill specifically updates definitions related to "veteran," "disabled veteran," "active member of the United States Armed Forces," "uniformed service," "military," "military medical personnel," "activated military person," and "honorably discharged military person." These updates are reflected in multiple sections of the Louisiana Revised Statutes, including R.S. 13:5364(1), R.S. 14:34, R.S. 15:1199.23(2), R.S. 17:269 and 1915(Article II)(R), R.S. 37:3651(N) and 3662(2), R.S. 46:121(1)(a) and (4), and R.S. 47:463.195(C).

The proposed changes retain existing definitions while explicitly adding the Space Force to ensure that it is recognized alongside other branches of the military. This inclusion reflects the evolving structure of the U.S. Armed Forces and aims to provide clarity and consistency in the application of laws related to military service members and veterans in Louisiana.

Statutes affected:
HB96 Original: 13:5364(1), 14:34(C)(1), 14:1(B)(1), 14:7(B)(1), 15:23(2), 17:1915(A, 37:3651(N), 37:3662(2), 46:121(1), 47:195(C)