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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.

Effective Date: upon becoming a law
Last Action: 1/28/2025 House - Filed
Bill Text: PDF

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