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SB198

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AN ACT relating to the protection of veterans' benefits.

Create a new section of KRS Chapter 40 to impose restrictions on persons seeking to receive compensation for advising or assisting with veterans' benefits claims; provide that attorneys and law firms seeking to receive compensation shall be governed by 38 C.F.R. sec.14.636.

Introduced: February 18, 2025

Last action: February 28, 2025

2nd Reading, To Rules
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This bill would set rules for people who charge fees to help veterans file or manage benefits claims. It limits who can be paid for that assistance and requires attorneys and law firms handling such claims to follow existing federal standards. Who it may affect: veterans and their families seeking help navigating benefits claims, as well as attorneys and other advisers who charge for that assistance.

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Legislative History

Feb 18, 2025 · Senate
Introduced In Senate
Feb 18, 2025 · Senate
To Committee On Committees (S)
Feb 19, 2025 · Senate
To Veterans, Military Affairs, & Public Protection (S)
Feb 27, 2025 · Senate
Reported Favorably, 1st Reading, To Calendar With Committee Substitute (1) And Committee Amendment (1-Title)
Feb 28, 2025 · Senate
2nd Reading, To Rules (clerical)

Primary Sponsor

Portrait of David Yates
David Yates

Senator · Senate District 037

Primary sponsor
David.Yates@kylegislature.gov
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Co-sponsors (1)

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Matthew Deneen

Senator · Senate District 10

Co-sponsor
matthew.deneen@kylegislature.gov

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