KS HB2214

Prohibits receiving compensation for referring veterans to others for benefits assistance or for services during the one-year presumptive period after active-duty release, unless the veteran signs a waiver acknowledging free services are available

Caps compensation for veterans benefits consulting at a one-time fee not exceeding five times the monthly increase in benefits awarded, with no initial or nonrefundable fees permitted

Requires written disclosure in at least 12-point font stating the business is not affiliated with the VA or Kansas Office of Veterans Services and that free services may be available elsewhere

Prohibits businesses from using international call centers for veterans' personal information, accessing veterans' accounts with their login credentials, and requires criminal background checks for employees handling veteran data

Violations constitute unfair or deceptive trade practices under K.S.A. 50-623, with civil penalties determined by district court in actions brought by the attorney general, and each day of violation counts as a separate offense