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Passed Senate

Became law

Adjourned sine die. The bill was pending when the session ended, so it did not pass.

Last action · January 15, 2026

To Veterans, Military Affairs, & Public Protection (H)

Introduced January 8, 2026

House

Adjourned Sine Die

2026 Regular Session

HB274

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.

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This bill would require anyone who charges veterans for help with benefits claims to first provide a written disclosure explaining that such assistance is available for free from other sources. Veterans would need to sign this document before paying for these services. The goal is to make sure veterans know they have no-cost options before spending money on paid claims help. Who it may affect: Kentucky veterans seeking help filing or managing benefits claims.

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