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Introduced
04/05/2024
04/05/2024
In Committee
04/05/2024
04/05/2024
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2024
12/31/2024
Introduced Session
2023-2024 Regular Session
Bill Summary
Amending Title 51 (Military Affairs) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in general provisions, providing for prohibiting claim sharks.
AI Summary
This bill amends Title 51 (Military Affairs) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes to prohibit "claim sharks" - individuals or entities that receive compensation for preparing, presenting, prosecuting, advising, consulting, or assisting veterans with their benefits claims, except as permitted under federal law. The bill also prohibits receiving compensation for referring individuals to others for such services, receiving compensation before the filing of a notice of disagreement, guaranteeing specific benefits or benefit amounts, and charging excessive or unreasonable fees. The bill requires transparency in the form of a written agreement that adheres to federal regulations, and violations are punishable as a misdemeanor of the third degree.
Committee Categories
Military Affairs and Security
Sponsors (12)
Tracy Pennycuick (R)*,
Lisa Baker (R),
Camera Bartolotta (R),
Jim Brewster (D),
Jimmy Dillon (D),
Frank Farry (R),
Dan Laughlin (R),
Doug Mastriano (R),
Kristin Phillips-Hill (R),
Devlin Robinson (R),
Elder Vogel (R),
Judy Ward (R),
Last Action
Veterans Affairs And Emergency Preparedness (s) Hearing (10:30:00 4/9/2024 Room 8E-B East Wing (LIVE STREAMED)) (on 04/09/2024)
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