2025 Regular Session • Rhode Island Legislature
S0071: Provides protection and prevents 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 and prevents 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
1/23/2025
Introduced, referred to Senate Special Legislation and Veterans Affairs
Senate
4/18/2025
Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration
Senate
4/21/2025
Meeting postponed (04/23/2025)
Senate
4/25/2025
Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (04/30/2025)
Senate
Status Information
Current Status
Introduced(1/23/2025)
Chamber
Senate
Committee
Special Legislation and Veterans Affairs(Senate)
Sponsors
Democrat: 5
Primary Sponsor
Walter Felag
Democrat