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SB 136 IN

Assistance in obtaining veteran benefits.

IN · session 2026 · Senate · bill

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Introduced Jan 5, 2026

Latest action (Jan 5, 2026) Withdrawn

Summary

Provides that a person may not receive compensation for services related to veterans' benefits matters except as permitted under federal law. Provides that a person may not receive compensation for referring an individual to another person to provide services related to veterans' benefits matters. Provides that a person seeking to receive compensation for services related to veterans' benefits matters must, before rendering any services, memorialize in a written agreement that is signed by both parties and that complies with federal regulations all terms regarding the payment of fees for services rendered. Provides that a person may not receive excessive or unreasonable fees for services related to veterans' benefits matters. Provides that a violation constitutes a deceptive act under the law concerning deceptive consumer sales.

Sponsor (1)

Action history (3)

  1. Jan 5, 2026 Authored by Senator Tomes · upper
  2. Jan 5, 2026 First reading: referred to Committee on Veterans Affairs and The Military · upper
  3. Jan 5, 2026 Withdrawn · upper
Subjects
ARMED FORCES; BenefitsGENERAL ASSEMBLY; Withdrawn BillsSTATE ELECTED OFFICIALS; Attorney GeneralTRADE REGULATIONS; Consumer Credit and Consumer Protection (Including the Uniform Consumer Credit Code (UCCC))VETERANS

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