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NY A08483
Bill
Status
Introduced
5/16/2025
Primary Sponsor
Kwani O'Pharrow
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AI Summary
- Prohibits entities from charging fees for veterans' benefits services until after the claimant receives the initial decision notice from the VA's agency of original jurisdiction, except for court proceedings
- Updates terminology throughout the law to reflect the renaming of the New York State Division of Veterans' Affairs to the Department of Veterans' Services
- Defines "veterans service organization" as any organization recognized and approved by the U.S. Secretary of Veterans Affairs under federal law (38 U.S.C. § 5902 and 38 C.F.R. § 14.628)
- Removes the phrase "congressionally chartered" from required disclosures regarding veterans service organizations that may provide free services
- Requires entities providing paid veterans' benefits services to clearly disclose that free alternatives exist through state and county agencies and veterans service organizations
Legislative Description
Provides that no entity shall receive fees for services rendered in a veterans' benefits matter until certain notice has been provided to the claimant; provides for the type of notice that shall be provided to claimants; defines terms; makes technical corrections.
Last Action
referred to ways and means
1/7/2026
Committee Referrals
Ways and Means5/19/2025
Veterans' Affairs5/16/2025
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