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WV SB4

Bill

Status

Introduced

2/12/2025

Primary Sponsor

Mike Oliverio

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Origin

Senate

2025 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Prohibits any person from receiving compensation for assisting veterans with benefits claims unless permitted under federal law, and bans compensation for referrals to others who provide such services

  • Bars individuals from guaranteeing, directly or implicitly, that a veteran will receive specific benefits or a certain level/amount of benefits

  • Requires anyone seeking compensation for veterans' benefits assistance to execute a written agreement signed by both parties before rendering services, complying with 38 CFR Section 14.636 requirements

  • Prohibits excessive or unreasonable fees for veterans' benefits assistance, with federal regulations (38 CFR Section 14.636) governing what constitutes excessive or unreasonable

  • Violations constitute a violation of the West Virginia Consumer Credit and Protection Act, subjecting offenders to its enforcement provisions and penalties

Legislative Description

Prohibiting compensation when assisting persons apply for VA benefits in certain circumstances

Military and Veterans

Last Action

To Military

2/12/2025

Committee Referrals

Military2/12/2025

Full Bill Text

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