KS HB2646

Prohibits receiving compensation for preparing, presenting, or assisting with veterans benefits claims before the VA, Department of Defense, or Kansas Office of Veterans Services, except as permitted under federal law

Bans compensation for referring individuals to others for veterans benefits claim assistance

Prohibits veterans benefit contracts from requiring release of login credentials for government systems or banking services, or from waiving consumer protection rights

Requires the Kansas Office of Veterans Services to provide mandatory counseling to potential claimants seeking pension benefits under 38 C.F.R. §§ 3.3-3.5; contracts are void without completed counseling

Violations constitute violations of the Kansas Consumer Protection Act, and compensated claims assisters must follow attorney ethical standards for advertising, solicitation, confidentiality, and duty of care