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SB15

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AN ACT relating to the protection of veterans' benefits.

Create a new section of KRS Chapter 40 to define terms; require any person seeking compensation for assisting with veterans' benefits to be accredited by the United States Department of Veterans Affairs; provide that the Act may be cited as the Veterans' Benefits Accreditation Act.

Introduced: January 6, 2026

Last action: January 6, 2026

To Committee On Committees (S)
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This bill would require anyone who charges for help with veterans' benefits claims to be officially accredited by the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs. It sets definitions for key terms and establishes these rules under a law that would be called the Veterans' Benefits Accreditation Act. Who it may affect: veterans and their families who seek paid assistance navigating benefits claims.

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Legislative History

Jan 6, 2026 ·
Introduced
Jan 6, 2026 ·
To Committee On Committees (S)

Primary Sponsor

Portrait of Matthew Deneen
Matthew Deneen

Senator · Senate District 10

Primary sponsor
matthew.deneen@kylegislature.gov
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Co-sponsors (7)

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Danny Carroll

Senator · Senate District 02

Co-sponsor
Danny.Carroll@kylegislature.gov
Portrait of Greg Elkins
Greg Elkins

Senator · Senate District 28

Co-sponsor
greg.elkins@kylegislature.gov
Portrait of Scott Madon
Scott Madon

Senator · Senate District 29

Co-sponsor
scott.madon@kylegislature.gov
Portrait of Craig Richardson
Craig Richardson

Senator · Senate District 03

Co-sponsor
craig.richardson@kylegislature.gov
Portrait of Lindsey Tichenor
Lindsey Tichenor

Senator · Senate District 06

Co-sponsor
lindsey.tichenor@kylegislature.gov
Portrait of Phillip Wheeler
Phillip Wheeler

Senator · Senate District 31

Co-sponsor
Phillip.Wheeler@kylegislature.gov
Portrait of Mike Wilson
Mike Wilson

Senator · Senate District 32

Co-sponsor
Mike.Wilson@kylegislature.gov