Bill > HB1102

This bill creates new regulations for individuals or businesses providing compensation-based services related to veterans benefits claims. The bill defines key terms like "compensation" and "veterans benefits matter" and establishes several important restrictions: no compensation is allowed for simply referring veterans to service providers, no fees can be charged for claims filed within one year of active-duty release, and any compensation agreements must be in writing and purely contingent on successfully increasing benefits. Service providers are limited to compensation that does not exceed five times the monthly benefit increase. The bill also mandates that providers must disclose they are not affiliated with official government veterans organizations, cannot guarantee specific benefit outcomes, cannot use international call centers to process veterans' personal information, and cannot access veterans' personal login credentials. Providers must provide a specific written and oral disclosure to clients explaining their non-governmental status and that free services may be available through veterans' service organizations. Any violation of these provisions would be considered an unlawful practice subject to legal action under existing consumer protection statutes.

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https://house.mo.gov/Bill.aspx?bill=HB1102&year=2025&code=R