Introduced

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Passed House

Became law

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

Last action · February 28, 2025

2nd Reading, To Rules

Introduced February 18, 2025

Senate

Adjourned Sine Die

2025 Regular Session

SB198

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.

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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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