HB436

Authorizes the appointment of veterans as wardens at state and municipal parks

Complete·5/11/26

Louisiana HB436 authorizes the appointment of veterans as wardens at state and municipal parks.

HB436 amends Louisiana law to allow municipalities and local governing authorities to appoint veterans as police officers in parks, playgrounds, swimming pools, and other amusement locations. It also allows the secretary of the Department of Culture, Recreation and Tourism to appoint veterans as state park wardens. The bill defines "veteran" as a former or current member of the U.S. Armed Forces or organized militia.

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Sponsors

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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Roll Call Votes

37 Yea

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0 Nay

2 Absent

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Calendar

Apr 21

10:30 AM

Senate Committee on Judiciary B

Mar 19

9:00 AM

House Committee on Judiciary

History

May 11

Senate

Signed by the President of the Senate on 5/7/2026.

May 11

House

Signed by the Governor. Becomes Act No. 73.

May 11

House

Effective date: 08/01/2026.