Enacts the governing unaccredited representatives defrauding (GUARD) VA benefits act
Summary
Protects veterans from fraud and unaccredited representatives; institutes a civil penalty of up to $10,000 for violation; establishes the class A misdemeanor crime of unaccredited representation of a veteran; establishes a veterans' services fund.
Bill status
in committee
1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
May 2025
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced May 16, 2025
Last action Jun 13, 2025
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Total actions
8
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Committee
4
Jun 13, 2025
Committee
REPORTED REFERRED TO RULES
lower
Jun 11, 2025
Committee
REFERENCE CHANGED TO WAYS AND MEANS
lower
May 19, 2025
Committee
REPORTED REFERRED TO CODES
lower
May 16, 2025
Committee
REFERRED TO VETERANS' AFFAIRS
lower
1 primary · 5 co-sponsors
Sponsors
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