Bill > HB2214

This bill, known as the Safeguarding American Veteran Empowerment (SAVE) Act, establishes strict regulations for businesses and individuals providing paid assistance with veterans benefits claims. The bill defines key terms like "compensation" and "veterans benefits matter" and imposes several significant restrictions on service providers. These include prohibiting compensation for simply referring veterans to other service providers, mandating that any compensation be contingent on an actual increase in benefits (and limited to no more than five times the monthly benefit increase), and banning initial or nonrefundable fees. Service providers must now provide a detailed written disclosure stating they are not affiliated with government veterans services and that free alternatives exist, and must disclose this in at least 12-point font. Additionally, the bill requires businesses to conduct criminal background checks on anyone accessing veterans' personal information, prohibits using international call centers to process veterans' personal data, and prevents service providers from using a veteran's personal login credentials to access their information. Violations are considered deceptive trade practices, subject to civil penalties enforced by the attorney general, with each day of violation considered a separate offense. The bill does not apply to veterans service organizations or agents accredited by the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs.

Military Affairs and Security

Veterans and Military (H)

https://kslegislature.gov/li/b2025_26/measures/hb2214/