AN ACT relating to the protection of veterans' benefits.

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 late fees, and utilizing a doctor with whom they have an employment or business relationship; limit the…

Introduced: February 19, 2025

Last action: March 5, 2025

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

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This bill sets rules for people and companies that charge veterans for help with their benefits claims. It would ban certain aggressive or deceptive practices, such as cold-calling veterans, using overseas call centers, collecting personal login information, and charging late fees. Attorneys who help with veterans' benefits would also face specific fee limits under federal guidelines. Who it may affect: Kentucky veterans seeking help navigating or filing for their benefits, and the individuals, companies, or attorneys who charge for that assistance.

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