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IA HF2433

Bill

Status

Introduced

2/12/2026

Primary Sponsor

Ken Croken

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Origin

House of Representatives

91st General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Creates the "Iowa Veterans' Claims Protection Act" prohibiting non-accredited individuals from soliciting or receiving compensation for assisting veterans, service members, or their dependents with VA benefits claims

  • Prohibits misrepresenting VA accreditation status, unauthorized use of veterans' personal identifying information, and making false statements about ability to expedite or guarantee claim outcomes

  • Authorizes civil penalties up to $10,000 per violation, enforced by the attorney general, with collected penalties deposited into the veterans trust fund

  • Allows harmed veterans, service members, or dependents to bring private civil actions for damages, attorney fees, and equitable relief

  • Requires the Iowa Department of Veterans Affairs to conduct outreach about predatory claims practices and maintain a public list of accredited representatives serving Iowa veterans

Legislative Description

A bill for an act relating to veterans' benefits claims, and providing penalties.

Last Action

Introduced, referred to Veterans Affairs. H.J. 275.

2/12/2026

Committee Referrals

Veterans Affairs2/12/2026

Full Bill Text

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