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HB274

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AN ACT relating to the protection of veterans' benefits.

Create a new section of KRS Chapter 40 to require persons seeking to receive compensation for advising or assisting with veterans' benefits claims to provide a signed disclosure document stating these services may be provided for free from other entities.

Introduced: January 8, 2026

Last action: January 15, 2026

To Veterans, Military Affairs, & Public Protection (H)
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This bill would require anyone who charges veterans for help filing benefits claims to first provide a signed disclosure stating that such assistance is also available for free from other sources. The goal is to make sure veterans know they have no-cost options before paying for these services. Who it may affect: veterans and their families seeking help with benefits claims.

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Jan 8, 2026 · House
Introduced In House
Jan 8, 2026 · House
To Committee On Committees (H)
Jan 15, 2026 · House
To Veterans, Military Affairs, & Public Protection (H)

Primary Sponsor

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Walker Thomas

Representative · House District 008

Primary sponsor
Walker.Thomas@kylegislature.gov
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Co-sponsors (3)

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Emily Callaway

Representative · House District 037

Co-sponsor
emily.callaway@kylegislature.gov
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Daniel Grossberg

Representative · House District 030

Co-sponsor
daniel.grossberg@kylegislature.gov
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Adam Moore

Representative · House District 045

Co-sponsor
adam.moore@kylegislature.gov