Clash over disabled veterans claims law nears compromise

By: Wesley Muller

Outlets: Louisiana Illuminator

Published: May 8, 2026

Words: 1,049

Last Updated: 2 months, 1 week ago

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Louisiana lawmakers are working to fix a state law deemed unconstitutional that allowed private consultants to take a cut of the benefit payments that go to disabled military veterans.

Senate Bill 208, sponsored by Sen. Stewart Cathey Jr., R-Monroe, cleared the House Judiciary Committee with unanimous support Thursday after a similarly easy journey through the Senate. The bill would revise legislation Cathey authored in 2024 by prohibiting private unaccredited consultants from profiting off initial …

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