Kentucky 24rs Session Status: Introduced Bipartisan · 7 R · 1 D cosponsors

HB 39 — AN ACT relating to the protection of veterans' benefits.

  1. 1
    Introduced
  2. 2
    In Committee
  3. 3
    Passed House
  4. 4
    Passed Senate
  5. 5
    To Executive
  6. 6
    Enacted

This bill died with 24rs Session. It reached “Introduced” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.

This bill is no longer active — its legislative session has ended, so there is no live prognosis. It would have to be reintroduced in the current session to move again.

In plain language

The bill sets federal standards for attorney compensation related to veterans' benefits.

This bill establishes that attorneys and law firms providing advice on veterans' benefits will be governed by federal regulations regarding compensation. It aims to create consistency in how legal services in this field are compensated.

What this means for you
  • Workers: If you're a veteran or working with veterans, this bill provides clearer rules on attorney compensation for benefits-related assistance.

Summary

AN ACT relating to the protection of veterans' benefits.

Bill Text

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Action History

  1. Senate Committee Substitute 1

  2. Retain original provisions, except provide that attorneys and law firms seeking to receive compensation for advising, assisting, or consulting any individual with any veterans' benefits matter shall be governed by federal regulation.

  3. Federal Laws and Regulations - Veterans' benefits, compensation for advising, attorney or law firm, federal limitation Retirement and Pensions - Veterans' benefits, compensation for advising, attorney or law firm, limitation Veterans - Veterans' benefits, compensation for advising, attorney or law firm, limitation Attorneys - Veterans' benefits, compensation for advising, limitation

Sponsors

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1 sponsors · 8 co-sponsors · 129 not signed on

Sponsors (1)

Co-sponsors (8)

Not signed on (129)

129 members have not signed on to this bill.

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"Not signed on" means a member has not sponsored or co-sponsored this bill — it does not imply opposition. Members flagged Voted No have a recorded No vote on this bill.

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Subjects

veterans
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Frequently asked questions

What does HB 39 do?
AN ACT relating to the protection of veterans' benefits.
Who sponsors HB 39?
HB 39 is sponsored by R. Heath, Daniel Elliott (Republican), Emily Callaway (Republican), John Blanton (Republican), Chad Aull (Democrat), Bobby McCool (Republican), Wade Williams (Republican), Candy Massaroni (Republican), and Derek Lewis (Republican).
What is the current status of HB 39?
This bill died with 24rs Session. It reached “Introduced” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.
Where can I track HB 39?
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