This bill amends various sections of Louisiana law to include the United States Space Force in the definitions of the United States Armed Forces. Specifically, it updates the definitions of "Veteran," "Active member of the United States Armed Forces," and "Disabled veteran" across multiple statutes, including R.S. 13:5364(1), R.S. 14:34(C), 34.1(B), and 34.7(B), R.S. 15:1199.23(2), R.S. 37:3651(N), and others. The term "Space Force" is inserted into these definitions, ensuring that members of this branch are recognized alongside other military branches.

Additionally, the bill modifies educational requirements related to military service, such as including the Space Force in the curriculum for selective service obligation orientation programs in public schools. It also updates the definitions of "military" and "military medical personnel" to encompass the Space Force. The bill aims to ensure that the Space Force is acknowledged in various legal contexts, reflecting its status as a branch of the U.S. Armed Forces.

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