Bill > HF1855

This bill amends Minnesota's veterans benefits services law to establish stricter regulations for providers of veterans benefits services. The bill requires that any person providing veterans benefits services must be federally accredited by the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs and can only charge fees in accordance with specific federal regulations. Providers are now explicitly prohibited from guaranteeing specific benefits or benefit levels to veterans or their family members, which helps prevent potential fraud or misleading claims. The bill mandates that service providers give clients a written disclosure statement and obtain the client's signature acknowledging their understanding before entering into an agreement. Violations of these requirements are now considered unlawful practices under consumer fraud statutes, subjecting offenders to potential civil penalties and remedies. The law aims to protect veterans by ensuring that benefits service providers are professionally accredited, transparent about their services, and prevented from making unrealistic promises about potential benefits. Any civil penalties collected under this law will be deposited into the Support Our Troops account, further supporting veterans' interests.

Justice, Military Affairs and Security

https://www.revisor.mn.gov/bills/bill.php?b=House&f=HF1855&ssn=0&y=2025