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LA HR247
LA HR247Authorizes the Special Committee on Military and Veterans Affairs to study and determine any needed revisions to the laws establishing the Veteran Court Program Treatment Act and the Post-Conviction Veterans Mentor Program
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Introduced
05/29/2025
05/29/2025
In Committee
06/04/2025
06/04/2025
Crossed Over
Passed
06/10/2025
06/10/2025
Dead
Signed/Enacted/Adopted
06/11/2025
06/11/2025
Introduced Session
2025 Regular Session
Bill Summary
A RESOLUTION To authorize and direct the Special Committee on Military and Veterans Affairs to study and recommend any needed revisions to the Veterans Court Program Treatment Act and the Post-Conviction Veterans Mentor Program.
AI Summary
This resolution authorizes the Special Committee on Military and Veterans Affairs to conduct a comprehensive study of the Veterans Court Program Treatment Act and the Post-Conviction Veterans Mentor Program, with the goal of identifying potential improvements for supporting veterans involved in the criminal justice system. The resolution acknowledges the challenges faced by veterans, including substance abuse, mental health issues, and potential criminal activity, and seeks to evaluate existing legal frameworks that aim to assist these veterans in rehabilitation and reintegration. The committee is directed to provide a detailed report to the House Committee on Judiciary by March 9, 2026, outlining their findings and recommended revisions. Additionally, the resolution requires that both print and electronic copies of the report be submitted to the David R. Poynter Legislative Research Library, ensuring proper documentation and potential future reference for policymakers seeking to support veterans' successful transition back into society.
Committee Categories
Justice
Sponsors (31)
Raymond Crews (R)*,
Roy Adams (D),
Beryl Amedée (R),
Michael Bayham (R),
Jacob Braud (R),
Chad Brown (D),
Marcus Bryant (D),
Dewith Carrier (R),
Tehmi Chassion (D),
Emily Chenevert (R),
Kimberly Coates (R),
Jason DeWitt (R),
Kellee Dickerson (R),
Kathy Edmonston (R),
Peter Egan (R),
Gabe Firment (R),
Bryan Fontenot (R),
Troy Hebert (R),
John Illg (R),
Alonzo Knox (D),
Vanessa LaFleur (D),
Mandie Landry (D),
Shane Mack (R),
Danny McCormick (R),
Rodney Schamerhorn (R),
Annie Spell (R),
Sylvia Taylor (D),
Joy Walters (D),
Jeffrey Wiley (R),
John Wyble (R),
Jerome Zeringue (R),
Last Action
Taken by the Clerk of the House and presented to the Secretary of State in accordance with the Rules of the House. (on 06/11/2025)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.legis.la.gov/legis/BillInfo.aspx?s=25rs&b=HR247&sbi=y |
| Analysis - Resume Digest for HR247 | https://www.legis.la.gov/Legis/ViewDocument.aspx?d=1428034 |
| BillText | https://www.legis.la.gov/Legis/ViewDocument.aspx?d=1424179 |
| BillText | https://www.legis.la.gov/Legis/ViewDocument.aspx?d=1421709 |
| Analysis - Digest of HR247 Engrossed | https://www.legis.la.gov/Legis/ViewDocument.aspx?d=1422998 |
| Analysis - Digest of HR247 Original | https://www.legis.la.gov/Legis/ViewDocument.aspx?d=1419309 |
| BillText | https://www.legis.la.gov/Legis/ViewDocument.aspx?d=1419308 |
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