SR 208·LA·senate
VETERANS: Directs the Department of Veteran Affairs to submit a report annually to the Legislature outlining the length of time between discharge of military and a claim for services.
Passed Both ChambersFiled Jun 1, 2026
Sponsor: Stewart Cathey (R)
Latest Action
Introduced in the Senate; read by title. Rules suspended. Read second time by title and adopted.
Jun 1, 2026
Summary
The resolution orders the state Department of Veterans Affairs to submit a yearly report to the Legislature showing how long veterans wait after discharge before filing for benefits. It must include average wait times, the range of intervals, any trends or barriers, and suggestions for improvement. The data will help lawmakers identify gaps and improve veteran services.
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