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NC S693

Bill

Status

Engrossed

5/6/2025

Primary Sponsor

Danny Britt

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Origin

Senate

2025-2026 Session

AI Summary

  • Prohibits receiving compensation for preparing or assisting with initial VA disability claims, for referrals related to veterans' benefits matters, and for guaranteeing specific benefit outcomes

  • Bans aggressive or direct solicitation of veterans' benefits business and prohibits service providers from gaining access to veterans' personal medical, financial, or government login credentials

  • Requires written agreements before rendering any compensated veterans' benefits services, with fees capped at five times the one-month increase in benefits and contingent on successful outcomes, with no initial fees allowed

  • Mandates disclosure in at least 12-point font that the business is not affiliated with the VA or Department of Military and Veterans Affairs, and that free services may be available through other organizations

  • Violations constitute unfair trade practices under G.S. 75-1.1; licensed North Carolina attorneys are exempt from these requirements; effective October 1, 2025

Legislative Description

Veteran Access, Liberty, Options for Recovery

Public

Last Action

Ref To Com On Rules, Calendar, and Operations of the House

5/6/2025

Committee Referrals

Rules, Calendar, and Operations of the House5/6/2025
Rules and Operations of the Senate4/30/2025
Judiciary4/28/2025
Rules and Operations of the Senate3/26/2025

Full Bill Text

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