SB 150 Oregon Senate · 2025 Regular Session

Relating to compensation for services performed in connection with a claim for a veteran's benefit; and prescribing an effective date.

Summary
Prohibits receiving compensation for performing certain services for or on behalf of an applicant or a claimant for a veteran's benefit except as provided in applicable federal or state law. Defines "unreasonable fee" and prohibits receiving unreasonable fees for the services. Requires the Department of Veterans' Affairs to conduct outreach and education concerning free services that are available to assist veterans in applying for benefits. Punishes a violation of the Act as an unlawful practice under the Unlawful Trade Practices Act. Takes effect on the 91st day following adjournment sine die.
Bill status signed all 5 stages cleared
Introduction
Jan 2025
Committee Review
May 2025
Senate Passage
Jun 2025
House Passage
Jun 2025
Signed into Law
Jun 2025
Introduced Jan 13, 2025 Signed Jun 16, 2025
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What changed between versions

A-Engrossed Enrolled · 3 edits · Jun 16, 2025
MINOR
The bill moved from its A-Engrossed version to the final Enrolled version, incorporating formatting corrections and adding a new subsection (4)(b) and (4)(c) that require the Department of Veterans' Affairs to provide specific information about where tribal and county veterans' service officers are located and what services they offer. This strengthens the bill's goal of helping veterans find free assistance.
Scope change
The bill's scope remains focused on prohibiting improper compensation for veteran benefit services, but the enforcement and outreach requirements were expanded to be more specific about locating free services.
REQUIREMENT

Added new requirements for the Department of Veterans' Affairs to identify and describe the locations and services of tribal and county veterans' service officers to help veterans find free assistance.

TECHNICAL

Corrected formatting and spacing throughout the document to prepare it for final passage and printing.

ENFORCEMENT

Added a specific reference to ORS 646.608 as the enforcement mechanism for violations of the act.

Floor votes · Senate Apr 1, 2025 · House Jun 3, 2025

How they voted

260
Passed · 3 other
Total votes 29
Apr 1, 2025
D Democratic17
16 Yea 1
94% Yea
R Republican12
10 Yea 2
83% Yea
Vote distribution
All Yea All Nay Mixed No data
Full legislative history

Actions timeline

Total actions
23
Key actions
7
Committee
4
Jun 16, 2025
Signed into law
Governor signed.
upper
Jun 9, 2025
Lower · Passed
Speaker signed.
lower
Jun 5, 2025
Upper · Passed
President signed.
upper
Jun 3, 2025
Lower · Passed
Third reading. Carried by Tran. Passed.
lower
May 28, 2025
Lower · Passed
Recommendation: Do pass.
lower
Apr 7, 2025
Committee
Referred to Emergency Management, General Government, and Veterans.
lower
Apr 1, 2025
Introduced
First reading. Referred to Speaker's desk.
lower
Apr 1, 2025
Upper · Passed
Third reading. Carried by Manning Jr. Passed.
upper
Mar 26, 2025
Upper · Passed
Recommendation: Do pass with amendments. (Printed A-Eng.)
upper
Jan 17, 2025
Committee
Referred to Veterans, Emergency Management, Federal and World Affairs.
upper
Jan 13, 2025
Introduced
Introduction and first reading. Referred to President's desk.
upper
0 primary · 0 co-sponsors

Sponsors

No sponsor information available.