Creates provisions relating to compensation for assisting with veterans' benefits matters
HB 3029 regulates who can charge for helping veterans navigate benefits claims. It prohibits most paid advisors from receiving compensation for assisting with veterans' benefits matters (except under federal law), requiring written agreements that comply with federal fee guidelines (38 CFR 14.636). The bill mandates clear disclosures to veterans stating the service isn't affiliated with the VA or Missouri Veterans' Commission and that free help may be available elsewhere. It bans guarantees of specific benefits, excessive fees, and access to veterans' personal medical or financial information. This directly affects paid consultants, lawyers, and third parties offering veterans' benefits assistance services.
Bill status
in committee
1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Jan 2026
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Jan 20, 2026
Last action Apr 1, 2026
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The bill was amended to clarify who is legally permitted to provide compensated advice on veterans' benefits. It explicitly added federally chartered veterans service organizations and accredited claims agents to the list of eligible service providers, while retaining the Missouri veterans' commission. Additionally, a new exception was added to the definition of 'veterans' benefits matter' to exclude specific federal housing loans.
Scope change
The scope of eligible service providers was expanded to include federally chartered veterans service organizations and accredited claims agents, whereas the original version only listed the Missouri veterans' commission.
ELIGIBILITY
Expanded the list of entities allowed to receive compensation for veterans' benefits advice to include federally chartered veterans service organizations and VA-accredited claims agents.
DEFINITION
Added a specific exclusion stating that the term 'veterans' benefits matter' does not include housing loans under 38 U.S.C. Section 3710, et seq.
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Committee
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Apr 1, 2026
Lower · Passed
HCS Reported Do Pass (H) - AYES: 14 NOES: 7 PRESENT: 0
lower
Mar 31, 2026
Lower · Passed
HCS Voted Do Pass (H)
lower
Mar 10, 2026
Committee
Referred: Veterans and Armed Forces(H)
lower
Jan 20, 2026
Introduced
Introduced and Read First Time (H)
lower
1 primary · 1 co-sponsor
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