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Committee hears testimony on bill to curb paid 'claim sharks' for veterans benefits
Summary
The House Committee on Emergency Management, General Government, and Veterans heard public testimony Thursday on Senate Bill 150A, a measure that would bar paid compensation for preparing or advising on veterans benefits applications and for referring veterans to paid claim services.
The House Committee on Emergency Management, General Government, and Veterans heard public testimony Thursday on Senate Bill 150A, a measure that would bar paid compensation for preparing or advising on veterans benefits applications and for referring veterans to paid claim services, legislative staff told the committee.
Committee context: LPRO staff summarized the measure, saying, “Senate Bill 150A prohibits, except as applicable, compensation for preparing or advising with applications for veterans benefits or appealing decisions on such claims and for referring veterans to those providing these services.” The committee opened a public hearing and heard testimony from the bill sponsor and veterans advocates.
Why it matters: Supporters said the bill targets “claim sharking” — unaccredited consultants who charge veterans fees for paperwork that accredited Veteran…
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