HB 277: Veterans' Benefits Assistance
GENERAL BILL by Albert ; Alvarez, D.
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
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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
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HB 277, Original Filed Version (Current Bill Version) Posted 1/28/2025 at 11:21 AM
Bill Text: PDF Analyses: None Related Bills (1)
Bill Number Subject Filed By Relationship Last Action and Location Track Bills S 910 Veterans’ Benefits Assistance Collins Identical Last Action: 2/28/2025 S Referred to Military and Veterans Affairs, Space, and Domestic Security; Commerce and Tourism; Rules 
Citations - Statutes (1)
Citation Catchline Location in Bill Location In Bill Help 501.9741 Page 2 (pdf)