Prohibits receiving compensation for performing certain services for or on behalf of an applicant or a claimant for a veteran's benefit except as provided in applicable federal or state law.

Enacted

This bill passed the Legislature and reached final enactment based on the latest official action.

Sponsor
Last action: 2025-06-23
Official status: Chapter Number Assigned
Effective date: Not listed

Plain English Breakdown

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Bill History

2025-06-23 Senate
Chapter 326, 2025 Laws.
2025-06-23 Senate
Effective on the 91st day following adjournment sine die.
2025-06-16 Senate
Governor signed.
2025-06-09 House
Speaker signed.
2025-06-05 Senate
President signed.
2025-06-03 House
Third reading. Carried by Tran. Passed. Ayes, 32; Nays, 22--Boice, Boshart Davis, Breese-Iverson, Cate, Diehl, Drazan, Edwards, Elmer, Isadore, Levy B, Lewis, Lively, Mannix, McIntire, Osborne, Owens, Reschke, Scharf, Skarlatos, Smith G, Wright, Yunker; Excused, 4--Hartman, Helfrich, Nguyen H, Wallan; Excused for Business of the House, 1--Harbick.
2025-06-03 House
Vote explanation(s) filed by Boshart Davis.
2025-06-02 House
Rules suspended. Carried over to June 3, 2025 Calendar.
2025-05-29 House
Rules suspended. Carried over to June 2, 2025 Calendar.
2025-05-28 House
Recommendation: Do pass.
2025-05-28 House
Second reading.
2025-05-22 House
Work Session held.
2025-05-01 House
Public Hearing held.
2025-04-17 House
Public Hearing cancelled.
2025-04-07 House
Referred to Emergency Management, General Government, and Veterans.
2025-04-01 Senate
Third reading. Carried by Manning Jr. Passed. Ayes, 26; Excused, 4--Frederick, Starr, Thatcher, Woods.
2025-04-01 House
First reading. Referred to Speaker's desk.
2025-03-31 Senate
Carried over to 04-01 by unanimous consent.
2025-03-27 Senate
Second reading.
2025-03-26 Senate
Recommendation: Do pass with amendments. (Printed A-Eng.)
2025-03-20 Senate
Work Session held.
2025-02-27 Senate
Public Hearing held.
2025-01-17 Senate
Referred to Veterans, Emergency Management, Federal and World Affairs.
2025-01-13 Senate
Introduction and first reading. Referred to President's desk.

Official Summary Text

Digest: Says that a person may not get money or an item of value for helping another person get a veteran's benefit except as federal or state law allows. Gives a person a right to sue another person for breaking the law. Takes effect 91 days after the session ends. (Flesch Readability Score: 62.4).
Prohibits receiving compensation for performing certain services for or on behalf of an applicant or a claimant for a veteran's benefit except as provided in applicable federal or state law.<b> Defines "unreasonable fee" and prohibits receiving unreasonable fees for the services. Requires the Department of Veterans' Affairs to conduct outreach and education concerning free services that are available to assist veterans in applying for benefits.</b> Punishes a violation of the Act as an unlawful practice under the Unlawful Trade Practices Act.
Takes effect on the 91st day following adjournment sine die.
Relating to: Relating to compensation for services performed in connection with a claim for a veteran's benefit; and prescribing an effective date.
Current location: Chapter Number Assigned