2025 Regular Session • Rhode Island Legislature
H5043: Provides protection from and prevent the unethical, improper conduct and the collection of fees by, anyone advising or assisting a veteran filing a claim for disability benefits with the Department of Veterans Affairs except as authorized by federal law.
Legislative Summary
COMMERCIAL LAW -- GENERAL REGULATORY PROVISIONS -- DECEPTIVE TRADE PRACTICES - Provides protection from and prevent the unethical, improper conduct and the collection of fees by, anyone advising or assisting a veteran filing a claim for disability benefits with the Department of Veterans Affairs except as authorized by federal law.
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Bill History
1/15/2025
Introduced, referred to House Corporations
House of Representatives
3/21/2025
Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (03/25/2025)
House of Representatives
3/25/2025
Committee recommended measure be held for further study
House of Representatives
4/4/2025
Scheduled for consideration (04/08/2025)
House of Representatives
4/8/2025
Committee recommends passage
House of Representatives
4/25/2025
Placed on House Calendar (04/29/2025)
House of Representatives
Status Information
Current Status
Introduced(1/15/2025)
Chamber
House of Representatives
Sponsors
Democrat: 6
Primary Sponsor
Samuel Azzinaro
Democrat