HB508
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Create a new section of KRS Chapter 40 to limit the compensation for advising or assisting with veterans' benefits; prohibit persons seeking compensation for advising, assisting, or consulting on a veterans' benefits matter from utilizing international call or data centers, directly or aggressively soliciting business, gaining access to personal medical, financial, or benefits log-in or password information, charging interest, and utilizing a doctor with whom they have an employment or business relationship; limit the fee…
Introduced: January 28, 2026
Last action: April 14, 2026
Plain-language summary
This bill sets new rules for anyone who charges money to help veterans apply for or manage their benefits in Kentucky. It limits what fees can be charged, bans certain practices like aggressive solicitation and accessing personal account information, and requires those providing paid assistance to report annually to the Kentucky Department of Veterans' Affairs. Violations would be treated as consumer protection offenses under state law. Who it may affect: veterans and their families seeking help with benefits claims, as well as attorneys, consultants, and other paid advisors who assist with veterans' benefits matters.
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