Signed into LawFiled Dec 10, 2025
Sponsor: Tom Young (R)
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Effective date 05/19/26
Jun 5, 2026
Summary
The law bars anyone from charging for preparing or submitting veterans’ benefit claims unless allowed by federal law, and it limits any permissible fees. It requires clear disclosures, caps fees, bans upfront payments, and imposes misdemeanor penalties for non‑compliance. The measure applies to businesses and individuals offering claim‑assistance services to veterans and their families.
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