This bill amends various sections of Louisiana law to enhance the benefits and protections for members of the Louisiana National Guard and the Louisiana State Guard. Key changes include the addition of the Louisiana State Guard in definitions and provisions related to death and disability benefits, ensuring that both National Guard and State Guard members are eligible for these benefits when called to active duty. The bill also mandates that claims for death benefits be submitted to the appropriate military department for each respective guard, and it requires that all members complete a state military death benefit beneficiary designation form.

Additionally, the bill strengthens employment protections for members of the military forces of Louisiana, prohibiting discrimination in employment based on military obligations. It also addresses academic protections for student members of the uniformed services, ensuring that their education is not unnecessarily disrupted due to military service. The definitions of "service in the uniformed services" and "uniformed services" are expanded to include state military forces, thereby broadening the scope of protections and benefits available to servicemembers in Louisiana.

Statutes affected:
HB120 Original: 29:1(A)(1), 29:1(A), 29:2(A)(1), 29:402(A), 29:403(11)
HB120 Engrossed: 29:1(A)(1), 29:1(A), 29:2(A)(1), 29:402(A), 29:403(11)
HB120 Reengrossed: 29:1(A)(1), 29:1(A), 29:2(A)(1), 29:402(A), 29:403(11)
HB120 Enrolled: 29:1(A)(1), 29:1(A), 29:2(A)(1), 29:402(A), 29:403(11)
HB120 Act 242: 29:1(A)(1), 29:1(A), 29:2(A)(1), 29:402(A), 29:403(11)