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AZ HB2792

Bill

Status

Introduced

2/6/2024

Primary Sponsor

Anastasia Travers

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Origin

House of Representatives

Fifty-sixth Legislature - Second Regular Session (2024)

AI Summary

  • Prohibits individuals from directly charging veterans for advice, consulting, or assistance regarding veterans' benefits claims before the Arizona Department of Veterans' Services or U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs.

  • Prohibits charging veterans for referrals to other persons who will prepare, present, or prosecute benefits claims.

  • Requires any person advising veterans on benefits matters to be accredited by the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs and notify veterans of free services available before providing assistance.

  • Requires the Arizona Department of Veterans' Services to post information about all free benefits services on the prominent section of its website homepage.

  • Exempts proper fee-sharing arrangements between attorneys under Arizona Supreme Court rules of professional conduct.

Legislative Description

Veterans' benefits; claims; prohibition; notice

Prohibition

Last Action

House MAPS Committee action: Failed To Pass, voting: (7-8-0-0-0-0)

2/12/2024

Committee Referrals

Rules2/6/2024
Military Affairs and Public Safety2/6/2024

Full Bill Text

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