HB 277: Veterans' Benefits Assistance
GENERAL BILL by Albert
Veterans' Benefits Assistance ; Prohibits person from receiving compensation for referring individual to another person for advising, assisting, or consulting on veterans' benefits matters; authorizes compensation for services rendered during specified period only; requires that persons who advise, assist, or consult on veterans' benefits matters for compensation provide specified written disclosure before entering into business relationship with client; prohibits persons who advise, assist, or consult on veterans' benefits matters from charging certain fees; prohibits charging of interest on payment plans; provides requirements in event of death of veteran claimant; provides security requirements for handling of veteran's personal & account information; provides that violation is deceptive & unfair trade practice which may be subject to specified penalties.
Last Action: 2/6/2025 House - Now in Intergovernmental Affairs Subcommittee
Bill Text: PDF
Bill History
| Date | Chamber | Action |
|---|---|---|
| 1/28/2025 | House |
• Filed |
| 2/6/2025 | House |
• Referred to Intergovernmental Affairs Subcommittee • Referred to Industries & Professional Activities Subcommittee • Referred to State Affairs Committee • Now in Intergovernmental Affairs Subcommittee |