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Committee passes modified 'Save Act' with fee caps, registration and confidentiality provisions amid sharp debate
Summary
House Bill 22-14, proposed to limit compensation for private claims-assistance businesses, passed out of committee as amended after extensive debate and multiple amendments addressing fee caps, registration, data protections and private causes of action. Opponents urged delay pending litigation; proponents said amendments add guardrails.
After several hours of debate and multiple amendments, the Committee on Veterans and Military voted to send House Bill 22-14 (the Safeguarding American Veteran Empowerment Act or 'Save Act') to the House floor as amended.
Carly, committee staff, summarized HB 22-14 as legislation to "limit compensation for assisting in veterans benefits matters." The bill attracted contentious testimony and multiple floor-ready amendments. Representative Ruiz moved to table the bill until related litigation is resolved; that motion failed on a committee vote, and debate continued.
Opponents cited ongoing litigation and investigations involving claims-consulting companies and warned of potential harm to veterans. Representative Ruiz urged delay, saying congressional inquiries and whistleblower lawsuits are active and that "we should wait to see how it pans out."…
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