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House approves bill requiring accreditation for private veterans benefits helpers
Summary
The Alabama House approved Senate Bill 206 on final passage after lawmakers debated how to protect veterans who seek help filing Department of Veterans Affairs claims.
The Alabama House approved Senate Bill 206 on final passage after lawmakers debated how to protect veterans who seek help filing Department of Veterans Affairs claims. The bill requires private companies that assist veterans with VA claims to be accredited by the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs and to comply with federal limits on fees and required disclosures. The vote was recorded as 103 yeas, 0 nays.
Supporters said the measure closes an enforcement gap in Alabama that leaves some veterans vulnerable to excessive fees from private firms. Representative (President) Pasco, the sponsor on the floor, told the…
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