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House adopts law regulating paid veterans‑benefits representatives after debate over confidentiality and fees
Summary
The Colorado House on April 30 passed Senate Bill 2‑82, a measure that regulates paid representatives for veterans seeking retroactive benefits by requiring confidentiality protections and setting fee limits; floor action included multiple amendments and close divisions.
The Colorado House approved legislation on April 30 that changes how paid representatives can assist veterans seeking retroactive benefits and clarifies confidentiality and fee limits for those paid services.
What passed: The assembly adopted Senate Bill 2‑82 after extended committee and floor debate and several failed and adopted amendments. Sponsors described the measure as a middle ground between consumer protection and preserving access to paid representatives who help veterans navigate complex claims and appeals.
Key provisions: As enacted in the House, the bill requires paid representatives who help veterans with benefits claims…
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