SB 25-282 CO

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The act makes it a deceptive trade practice under the "Colorado Consumer Protection Act" for a person who consults with, advises, or assists a veteran in connection with a claim for veterans' benefits (veterans' benefits matter) to: Receive compensation in excess of the lesser of $9,200 or 25% of the amount of any past-due benefits the veteran actually receives after the person procures an increase in the veteran's monthly benefits; Receive compensation in connection with a claim filed prior to a veteran's release from active duty or within the one-year period following a veteran's release from active duty; Guarantee a successful outcome in a veterans' benefits matter; Fail to memorialize the payment terms and certain disclosures in a written, signed contract; Omit certain disclosures from advertising or make false representations about accreditation; Fail to take various security measures related to veterans' personal information; or Provide services in connection with an appeal or review of the veterans administration's initial decision in a veterans' benefits matter, unless the service provider is accredited by the veterans administration. The act requires the attorney general or district attorney to transmit any civil penalty collected for a violation of the veterans' benefits matter provisions to the state treasurer for deposit in the Colorado state veterans trust fund. (Note: This summary applies to this bill as enacted.)

• Matt Ball Democratic · primary
• Byron Pelton Republican · primary
• Lisa Feret Democratic · primary
• Ryan Armagost · primary

1. Jun 3, 2025 Governor Signed · executive
2. May 13, 2025 Signed by the Speaker of the House · lower
3. May 13, 2025 Signed by the President of the Senate · upper
4. May 13, 2025 Sent to the Governor · executive
5. May 1, 2025 House Third Reading Passed - No Amendments · lower
6. Apr 30, 2025 House Second Reading Special Order - Passed - No Amendments · lower
7. Apr 29, 2025 House Committee on State, Civic, Military, & Veterans Affairs Refer Unamended to House Committee of the Whole · lower
8. Apr 15, 2025 Introduced In House - Assigned to State, Civic, Military, & Veterans Affairs · lower
9. Apr 15, 2025 Senate Third Reading Passed - No Amendments · upper
10. Apr 14, 2025 Senate Second Reading Passed with Amendments - Committee · upper
11. Apr 10, 2025 Senate Committee on State, Veterans, & Military Affairs Refer Amended to Senate Committee of the Whole · upper
12. Apr 7, 2025 Introduced In Senate - Assigned to State, Veterans, & Military Affairs · upper