Prohibiting certain conduct and improper collection of veterans benefits fees and requiring mandatory counseling concerning the benefits claims process.

HB 2646 prohibits charging fees for assisting veterans with claims before the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, Department of Defense, or Kansas Veterans Services. It bans contracts requiring veterans to share login credentials or waive consumer rights, and makes violations subject to Kansas consumer protection laws. The bill mandates that Kansas Veterans Services provide free counseling about the benefits claims process before any assistance contract is signed, except for claims involving burial, healthcare, or education benefits. This directly affects veterans navigating benefits and for-profit claims assistance providers operating in Kansas. The law aims to prevent exploitation by restricting fee structures and requiring transparency in the claims process.