Laws Pertaining to Veterans

These links are for the revised statutes/laws for the State of Louisiana related to Veterans and their families.

Military, Naval, and Veteran’s Affairs – Title 29

National Guard Death and Disability Benefits –Title 29.26.1

Louisiana Military Family Assistance –Title 46:121

Tax Deduction for Veterans with Disabilities – Title 47:297.13

Credits for Veterans for the State/Statewide Public Retirement System – Title 11:153

Tuition Fees for Members of the Armed Forces and Qualifying Dependents – Title 17:2137

Veteran Compensation Excluded from Gross Income – Title 47:52

Licensing Fees for Hunting – Title 56:104(B)(2) and (B)(3)

Ad Valorem Tax Assessment Levels & Certifications for Members of the Military –  Louisiana Property Tax Basics

Employment Policies for Veterans, their Spouses and Widows/Widowers – Title 23:1001

Constitutional Amendment: Ad Valorem Taxes/Homestead Exemption – Tax Exemptions

Veteran Eligibility for the Military Family Assistance Fund – Title 46:121

Eligibility for the Veterans Court Program – Title R.S. 13:5366(B)(9) and (10)

Establishes the Louisiana Military Medics and Corpsmen Pilot Program – HB185

Louisiana Gold Star Families Honoring Committees – HR 196

Purple Heart Recognition Day – RS 1:58.6

Exclusion from Gross Income; Compensation or Retired Pay received by WWII Veterans – RS 47:52     

Exemption of Property Owned by an Unmarried Surviving Spouse Military Member Killed while on Active Duty –  HB 505

Rules Governing Eligibility for Educations Benefits – Title 29:290

Educational benefits for children, spouses and surviving spouses of veterans – RS 29:288

College Credit for Military Service, Spouses of Veterans – RS 17:3165.2

Honor Guard for Military Funerals – RS 29:292     

Charges for Veteran Care at Veteran Facilities/Homes – RS 29:383    

Initiative for Veteran and Service-Connected Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Entrepreneurships – RS 39:2171     

Certification Veteran and Service-Connected Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Entrepreneurships – RS 39:2176     

The Louisiana Veterans Memorial Park – SRC 60

Military Honor License Plate with an identical number for motorcycle & boat trailer – RS 47:490.1.1

Military Honor License Plates for Former Prisoners of War – RS 47:490.2

Military Honor License Plates for Members of the Louisiana National Guard – RS 47:490.3

Military Honor License Plate for Certain Disabled Veterans – RS 47:490.4

Military Honor License Plate for Congressional Medal of Honor Recipients – RS 47:490.5

Military Honor License Plate for Participants in Operation Desert Shield/Desert Storm – RS 47:490.6

Military Honor License Plate for any Veteran – RS 47:490.7

Military Honor License Plate for Louisiana Members and Retired Members of the US Reserve Forces – RS 47:490.8

Military Honor License Plates for World War II Veterans – RS 47:490.9

Military Honor License Plate for USMC member of the Marine Corps League – RS 47:490.10    

Military Honor License Plate for Laos War Veterans – RS 47:490.11     

Military Honor License Plate for Cold War Veterans – RS 47:490.12     

Military Honor License Plate for Vietnam Veterans – RS 47:490.13     

Military Honor License Plate for Korean War Veterans – RS 47:490.14     

Military Honor License Plate for US Merchant Marines – RS 47:490.15     

Military Honor License Plates or authorized identification for World War II, Korean War, and other military vehicles – RS 47:490.16     

Military Honor License Plates for Survivors of Pearl Harbor – RS 47:490.17     

Military Honor License Plate for “Purple Heart” Recipients – RS 47:490.18 

Military Honor License Plate; U.S. Army Airborne – RS 47:490.19

Military Honor License Plate; Iraq Campaign Veteran – RS 47:490.20     

Military Honor License Plate; “Afghanistan Campaign Veteran” – RS 47:490.21

Military Honor License Plate; United States Armed Forces – RS 47:490.22 

Military Support License Plate; Support our Veterans – RS 47:490.23     

Military Honor License Plate; Washington Artillery – RS 47:490.24     

Military Honor License Plate; Korean Defense Service –  RS 47:490.25  

Military Honor License Plate; “U.S. Army Ranger – RS 47:490.26

Military Honor License Plate; “Distinguished Service Cross Recipient” – RS 47:490.27      

Military Honor License Plate; “Cold War Veteran” – RS 47:490.28

Military Honor License Plate; “Global War on Terrorism Expeditionary Medal” – RS 47:490.29     

Military Honor License Plate for 100% Service-Disabled Veterans/Bronze Star Recipients – RS 47:490.30

Military Honor License Plate for Certain Disabled Veterans; 100% disabled – RS 47:490.31     

Creates the “Blue Star Mothers” special prestige license plate – SB 135