The amendment removes the requirement for veterans' benefits advice or assistance to be provided by a reputable source.
Wyoming2025Did Not Pass
HB0210
Ban on Unauthorized Fees for Veterans' Benefits Advice
Last scannedOct 23, 2026, 2:19 AM
In one sentence
The bill prohibits compensation for advising or assisting veterans with benefits matters unless permitted by federal law and requires specific disclosures.
What it does
- Prohibits anyone from receiving payment for advising or assisting a person on veterans' benefits matters, except as allowed under federal law.
- Requires written agreements between service providers and clients to comply with criteria specified in federal regulations (38 C.F.R. § 14.636).
- Limits compensation until a notice of disagreement is filed regarding the case.
- Prohibits guaranteeing specific levels or amounts of veterans' benefits.
- Requires clear disclosures about services and affiliations, both orally and in writing.
Who it affects
- People who provide advice and assistance on veterans' benefits matters.
- Veterans seeking help with their benefits claims.
- Businesses that offer services related to veterans' benefits.
Limits and unknowns
- The bill did not pass and is no longer being considered.
- It applies to business relationships starting on July 1, 2025, but does not affect agreements made before this date.
Plain language
Terms to know
- Veterans' benefits matter
- Any claim or service related to veterans, including benefits, programs, and entitlements managed by the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs or Wyoming Military Department.
- Compensation
- Payment in money or other valuable items for services provided.
Official record
Sources
Public statements
Why lawmakers voted
Last checked Aug 3, 7:53 AM
Couldn't find a published reason.
Wyoming roll calls
Recorded votes
1 roll call
H08 - Transportation:Recommend Amend and Do Pass 8-0-1-0-02025-02-05 · House8 yes 0 no
- Yes
- 8
- No
- 0
- Absent
- 0
- Excused
- 1
- Conflict
- 0
Official activity
Bill history
- H COW:H Did not consider for COWHouse
- H Placed on General FileHouse
- H08 - Transportation:Recommend Amend and Do Pass 8-0-1-0-0House
- H Introduced and Referred to H08 - TransportationHouse
- H Received for IntroductionHouse
- Bill Number AssignedLSO
Changes
Amendments
2 stored
The amendment adds new definitions for 'person', removes certain sections related to penalties, modifies compensation rules for advising on veterans' benefits, and imposes restrictions on how personal information is handled.