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IA HF2433
Bill
Status
2/12/2026
Primary Sponsor
Ken Croken
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AI Summary
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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
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Prohibits misrepresenting VA accreditation status, unauthorized use of veterans' personal identifying information, and making false statements about ability to expedite or guarantee claim outcomes
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Authorizes civil penalties up to $10,000 per violation, enforced by the attorney general, with collected penalties deposited into the veterans trust fund
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Allows harmed veterans, service members, or dependents to bring private civil actions for damages, attorney fees, and equitable relief
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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