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NE LB693
Bill
Status
1/22/2025
Primary Sponsor
Daniel McKeon
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AI Summary
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Amends Nebraska's Uniform Deceptive Trade Practices Act (Section 87-302) to add a new prohibited practice related to veterans benefits assistance
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Prohibits receiving compensation, directly or indirectly, for preparing, presenting, prosecuting, advising, consulting, or assisting individuals with veterans benefits matters before the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, U.S. Department of Defense, or Nebraska Department of Veterans' Affairs, except as permitted under state or federal law
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Prohibits receiving compensation for referring individuals to others who provide veterans benefits assistance services, except as permitted under state or federal law
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Defines "veterans benefits matter" broadly to include any claim for benefits, programs, services, or status administered by the VA, DoD, or Nebraska DVA for veterans, dependents, or survivors
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Exempts county veterans service officers and does not prohibit fee-sharing between attorneys that complies with Nebraska law and professional conduct rules
Legislative Description
Prohibit as a deceptive trade practice certain conduct relating to assistance or referrals in veterans benefits matters
Last Action
Quick name withdrawn
1/7/2026