Enacting the safeguarding American veteran empowerment (SAVE) act to limit compensation for assisting in veterans benefits matters.
HB 2214, the SAVE Act, limits fees charged by non-governmental advocates helping veterans navigate benefits claims. It prohibits upfront or nonrefundable fees and caps compensation at five times the monthly benefit increase if a claim succeeds. The bill requires written agreements, mandates specific disclosures that the service isn't affiliated with the VA or free government programs, and bans guarantees of specific benefits. It also includes data privacy rules for advocates handling veterans' personal information, such as requiring criminal background checks for staff accessing medical or financial data. The law applies to individuals or businesses charging for veterans benefits assistance, excluding VA-accredited representatives.
Bill status
died
3 of 5 stages cleared
Introduction
Feb 2025
Committee Review
Mar 2026
House Passage
Feb 2026
Senate Passage
Governor
Introduced Feb 3, 2025
Last action Apr 10, 2026
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As Introduced
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As Amended by House Committee
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MODERATE
The bill was amended to clarify that compensation for veterans' benefits advice is capped at a one-time fee of five times the monthly benefit increase, removing ambiguity about whether fees could be recurring. It also renumbered several subsections to fix a numbering error and added a new provision ensuring that existing legal claims available under Kansas law are not precluded by the bill. The amendment also removed language that might have been interpreted as limiting the scope of the law regarding accredited representatives.
Scope change
The bill's scope was clarified to explicitly allow existing legal claims under Kansas law and removed ambiguous language regarding accredited representatives.
REQUIREMENT
Clarified that compensation for veterans' benefits advice is a one-time fee capped at five times the monthly benefit increase, rather than being contingent on future increases.
Added a provision stating that the bill does not preclude any claims or causes of action available to individuals under Kansas law.
TECHNICAL
Corrected a subsection numbering error in the disclosure requirements section.
Removed language that could be interpreted as limiting the requirements imposed on agents, attorneys, or other representatives accredited by the Department of Veterans Affairs.
Floor votes
How they voted
This bill passed the House by voice vote (no roll call recorded).
Full legislative history
Actions timeline
Total actions
19
Key actions
9
Committee
8
Mar 16, 2026
Upper · Passed
Committee Report recommending bill be passed by Senate Committee on Senate Select Committee on Veterans Affairs
upper
Feb 25, 2026
Committee
Referred to Senate Committee on Senate Select Committee on Veterans Affairs
upper
Feb 24, 2026
Introduced
Received and Introduced
upper
Feb 18, 2026
Lower · Passed
Final Action - Passed as amended; Yea 81, Nay 43, Absent 1
lower
Feb 17, 2026
Lower · Passed
Committee of the Whole - Be passed as amended
lower
Feb 17, 2026
Lower · Passed
Committee of the Whole - Motion to Amend - Offered by Rep. Mari-Lynn Poskin
lower
Feb 17, 2026
Lower · Passed
Committee of the Whole - Motion to Amend - Offered by Rep. Brooklynne Mosley
lower
Feb 17, 2026
Lower · Passed
Committee of the Whole - Motion to Amend - Offered by Rep. Abi Boatman
lower
Feb 17, 2026
Lower · Passed
Committee of the Whole - Motion to Amend - Offered by Rep. Sydney Carlin
lower
Feb 17, 2026
Lower · Passed
Committee of the Whole - Committee Report be adopted
lower
Feb 16, 2026
Lower · Passed
Committee Report recommending bill be passed as amended by House Committee on Veterans and Military
lower
Feb 3, 2025
Committee
Referred to House Committee on Veterans and Military
lower
Feb 3, 2025
Introduced
Introduced
lower
0 primary · 0 co-sponsors
Sponsors
No sponsor information available.
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