GA HB108

Prohibits receiving compensation for referring individuals to veterans' benefits advisors and bars charging fees for services to veterans within one year of active duty release unless the veteran signs a written waiver acknowledging free services are available

Caps compensation for veterans' benefits consulting at five times the monthly benefit increase, not to exceed $12,500, with fees contingent only on successful benefit awards and no upfront or nonrefundable fees allowed

Requires written service agreements and mandatory oral and written disclosures stating the business is not affiliated with the VA or Georgia Department of Veterans Service and that free services may be available elsewhere

Prohibits guaranteeing successful outcomes, using international call centers for veterans' data, requesting veterans' login credentials, and using medical professionals with business relationships to the consultant for secondary exams

Mandates VA accreditation for paid consultants and background checks for employees accessing veterans' information, with violations constituting unfair trade practices and carrying civil penalties of at least $10,000 per violation