The bill amends various sections of Louisiana law to prohibit discrimination based on military status across multiple domains, including public schools, employment, public buildings, and housing. Specifically, it adds "military status" as a protected category alongside race, creed, color, disability, and national origin in the context of school admissions and pupil assignments. The bill also defines "military status" to include members of the uniformed forces and their dependents, ensuring that individuals cannot be discriminated against in educational settings based on their military affiliation.

In the employment sector, the bill makes it unlawful for employers, labor organizations, and employment agencies to discriminate against individuals based on their military status, in addition to existing protections against discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, and national origin. The legislation further extends these protections to public accommodations and housing, ensuring that individuals are not denied access or subjected to discriminatory practices in these areas due to their military status. Overall, the bill aims to enhance protections for military personnel and their families, promoting equality and fairness in various aspects of public life.

Statutes affected:
SB66 Original: 17:111(A)(1), 23:332(A)(1), 49:146(A)(1), 51:2606(A)(1)
SB66 Engrossed: 17:111(A)(1), 23:332(A)(1), 49:146(A)(1), 51:2606(A)(1)
SB66 Reengrossed: 17:111(A)(1), 23:332(A)(1), 49:146(A)(1), 51:2606(A)(1)
SB66 Enrolled: 17:111(A)(1), 23:332(A)(1), 49:146(A)(1), 51:2602(A), 51:2603(10), 51:2606(A)(1), 51:2607(A)
SB66 Act : 17:111(A)(1), 23:332(A)(1), 49:146(A)(1), 51:2602(A), 51:2603(10), 51:2606(A)(1), 51:2607(A)