This bill prohibits people from charging fees for helping veterans apply for or obtain veterans benefits, or for referring veterans to someone who provides such help. The only exception is for attorneys who split fees with other attorneys according to professional conduct rules. Violations are treated as deceptive trade practices under South Dakota consumer protection law.
This bill does not directly amend codified state law.
House of Representatives Placed on calendar pursuant to JR 6F-6 Failed, YEAS 30, NAYS 40. H.J. 373
Military and Veterans Affairs Report out of committee without recommendation as amended Passed, YEAS 7, NAYS 5.
Military and Veterans Affairs Do Pass Failed, YEAS 6, NAYS 6.
Military and Veterans Affairs Scheduled for hearing
Military and Veterans Affairs Scheduled for hearing
Military and Veterans Affairs Scheduled for hearing
Military and Veterans Affairs Motion to amend
Military and Veterans Affairs Scheduled for hearing
First read in House and referred to House Military and Veterans Affairs H.J. 44
Christopher Reder
Prime sponsor · Rep
R
Dist. HD-001
Prime sponsor · Sen
R
Dist. SD-021
Placed on calendar pursuant to JR 6F-6
Military and Veterans Affairs — Do Pass
Military and Veterans Affairs — Report out of committee without recommendation as amended