2025 Regular SessionWest Virginia Legislature

SB36: Clarifying requirements and compensation when assisting persons apply for VA benefits in certain circumstances

Legislative Summary

The purpose of this bill is to define veterans' benefits matters and identify actions that constitute representation and compensation for representing a person seeking veterans' benefits. The bill requires that any such representation comply with federal law; that a violation of this section is an unlawful practice and a violation of West Virginia Consumer Credit and Protection Act.

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Bill History

2/12/2025
Filed for introduction
Senate
2/12/2025
To Military then Judiciary
Senate
2/12/2025
Introduced in Senate
Senate
2/12/2025
To Military
Senate

Status Information

Current Status
Introduced(2/12/2025)
Chamber
Senate
Committee
Military(Senate)

Sponsors

Republican: 2

Documents

Introduced
Bill Text1/1/197013.2 KB