Prohibition on unauthorized fees-veterans benefits.
HB 159 prohibits unauthorized fees for advising on veterans benefits, directly affecting veterans seeking benefits and third-party advisors (like claim assistants). The bill requires written fee agreements meeting federal standards, mandates clear disclosures that free government services exist (including Wyoming Military Department and county agencies), and bans guarantees of specific benefit outcomes or pre-disagreement fees. It also prohibits excessive fees and requires advertising disclosures about free alternatives. Violations are treated as deceptive trade practices under Wyoming law.
Bill status
introduced
1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Feb 2024
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Feb 12, 2024
Last action Feb 17, 2024
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1 primary · 11 co-sponsors
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Party
State
District
P
Chris Knapp
RRepublican
Co
Chip Neiman
RRepublican
Co
Clarence Styvar
RRepublican
Co
Eric Barlow
RRepublican
Co
Jeremy Haroldson
RRepublican
Co
John Bear
RRepublican
Co
John Winter
RRepublican
Co
Jon Conrad
RRepublican
Co
Ken Clouston
RRepublican
Co
Ken Pendergraft
RRepublican
Co
Landon Brown
RRepublican
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