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WV HB2423

Bill

Status

Introduced

2/17/2025

Primary Sponsor

Charles Sheedy

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Origin

House of Delegates

2025 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Prohibits any person from receiving compensation for preparing, presenting, or advising on veterans' benefits claims except as permitted under federal law

  • Bans compensation for referring individuals to others who provide veterans' benefits assistance services

  • Prohibits guaranteeing, directly or by implication, that a veteran will receive specific benefits or a particular level/amount of benefits

  • Requires written agreements signed by both parties before any compensated services are rendered, adhering to federal regulations under 38 CFR Section 14.636

  • Classifies violations as breaches of the West Virginia Consumer Credit and Protection Act, with excessive or unreasonable fees determined by federal regulatory standards

Legislative Description

To prohibit compensation for assisting a person to obtain veterans benefits except as permitted under Federal Law

Military and Veterans

Last Action

To House Homeland Security

2/18/2025

Committee Referrals

Homeland Security2/18/2025
Judiciary2/17/2025

Full Bill Text

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