An Act amending Title 51 (Military Affairs) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in general provisions, providing for prohibiting the receipt of compensation with regard to veterans' benefits.
HB 1918 prohibits individuals or entities from charging fees for assisting veterans with benefits claims in Pennsylvania, directly affecting veterans' advocates, lawyers, and representatives who prepare or submit claims. It bans charging for services before a claim is formally filed, guarantees of specific benefits, excessive fees (citing federal fee guidelines), and referral payments. The bill requires written agreements outlining all fees before services begin and defines "compensation" broadly to include any financial benefit. Violations are classified as a third-degree misdemeanor.
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in committee
1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Oct 2025
Committee Review
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Governor
Introduced Oct 6, 2025
Last action Oct 6, 2025
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Oct 6, 2025
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Referred to Veterans Affairs & Emergency Preparedness
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1 primary · 9 co-sponsors
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