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MS HB1076

Bill

Status

Engrossed

2/4/2026

Primary Sponsor

Lester Carpenter

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Origin

House of Representatives

2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Prohibits receiving compensation for referring veterans to benefits advisors and bars non-VA-accredited individuals from acting as veterans' agents or attorneys on benefit matters

  • Bans compensation for services on claims filed within one year of a veteran's active-duty release unless the veteran signs a waiver acknowledging free services are available

  • Requires written agreements before services are rendered, with compensation capped at 5 times the monthly benefit increase awarded; prohibits initial or nonrefundable fees

  • Forbids guaranteeing successful outcomes or specific benefit amounts, and requires disclosure that the business is not affiliated with the VA or veterans' service organizations

  • Prohibits using veterans' personal login credentials to access their medical, financial, or benefits information and mandates background checks for anyone with access to such information

Legislative Description

Safeguarding American Veteran Empowerment (SAVE) Act; create.

Last Action

Conferees Named Carpenter,Hall,Gibbs (36th)

3/12/2026

Committee Referrals

Veterans and Military Affairs2/16/2026
Military Affairs1/16/2026

Full Bill Text

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