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 pupil admission and assignment in public schools. The bill also defines "military status" to include members of the uniformed forces and their dependents, ensuring that individuals are not discriminated against in educational settings.

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 housing, making it illegal to refuse rental or sale of housing based on military status. Overall, the bill aims to enhance protections for military personnel and their families, ensuring equal access and opportunities in various public and private sectors.

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)