Public adjuster appearance as an advocate in any action or proceeding prohibition provision

This bill prohibits public adjusters from acting as advocates or representatives for clients in any legal proceeding, including administrative hearings or arbitrations. It directly affects public adjusters - professionals who help insurance policyholders file claims but are not lawyers - by restricting their role in formal legal settings. The key provision amends Minnesota Statutes section 72B.135, adding a new rule (subdivision 4, item 12) explicitly banning such advocacy. This change clarifies that public adjusters cannot represent clients before tribunals or in arbitration, aligning with existing rules that limit their scope of practice. The bill does not alter fees, client referrals, or other existing restrictions.