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NE LB693

Bill

Status

Introduced

1/22/2025

Primary Sponsor

Daniel McKeon

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Origin

Legislature

109th Legislature

AI Summary

  • Amends Nebraska's Uniform Deceptive Trade Practices Act (Section 87-302) to add a new prohibited practice related to veterans benefits assistance

  • 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

  • Prohibits receiving compensation for referring individuals to others who provide veterans benefits assistance services, except as permitted under state or federal law

  • 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

  • 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Quick name withdrawn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

Committee Referrals

Government, Military and Veterans Affairs1/24/2025

Full Bill Text

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