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FL S1692

Bill

Official Source

Status

Introduced

1/8/2016

Primary Sponsor

Judiciary

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Origin

Senate

2016 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Creates section 295.24 of Florida Statutes to prohibit agents or attorneys representing veterans claimants from requesting, receiving, or obtaining reimbursement from claimants for assessments charged by the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs.

  • Applies to persons recognized as agents or attorneys under 38 U.S.C. section 5904 representing claimants in veterans matters.

  • Violation constitutes a misdemeanor of the second degree, with penalties under Florida Statutes sections 775.082 or 775.083.

  • Effective date is October 1, 2016.

Legislative Description

Reimbursement of Assessments

Last Action

Laid on Table, companion bill(s) passed, see CS/HB 821 (Ch. 2016-228)

3/10/2016

Committee Referrals

Fiscal Policy2/25/2016
Appropriations Subcommittee on Criminal and Civil Justice2/11/2016
Judiciary1/15/2016

Full Bill Text

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