SB 1803 — veterans' benefits; claims; prohibition
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This bill died with 57th Legislature - Second Regular Session. It reached “Passed Senate” 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This bill is no longer active — its legislative session has ended, so there is no live prognosis.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.
Bill Text
What changed in the latest version
98 added · 99 removedPlain-language change summary
The amended version of Senate Bill 1803 has added specific prohibitions against impersonating an individual or their representative when dealing with the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs. It now clearly outlines activities that are not permitted, such as contacting the department under false pretenses or submitting documents on behalf of individuals without their consent. These changes are important as they aim to protect veterans from fraud and ensure that only authorized and accredited representatives can act on their behalf when it comes to their benefits.
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The bill as proposed to be amended is reprinted as follows:
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CONTACT THE UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS DIRECTLYBY TOIMPERSONATING OBTAINTHE ANYINDIVIDUAL VETERANS'OR BENEFITSAN INFORMATIONACCREDITED REPRESENTATIVE OR PAYMENTBY INFORMATIONINITIATING REGARDINGCONTACT WITH THE INDIVIDUALUNITED WITHOUTSTATES DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS WHILE FALSELY REPRESENTING THAT THE PRIORPERSON AUTHORIZATIONHAS AUTHORITY TO ACT ON BEHALF OF THE INDIVIDUAL.
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SUBMIT PAPERWORK, FORMS, EVIDENCE OR ANY DOCUMENTATION TO THE UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS OR TO ANY GOVERNMENTAL ENTITY ON BEHALF OF THE INDIVIDUAL.
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RECEIVE, HOLD OR EXERCISE A POWER OF ATTORNEY TO ACT ON BEHALF OF THE INDIVIDUAL IN CONNECTION WITH A VETERANS' BENEFITS MATTER.
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REPRESENT OR PURPORT TO REPRESENT THE INDIVIDUAL IN ANY COMMUNICATION, NEGOTIATION, HEARING, REVIEW OR PROCEEDING BEFORE THE UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS OR ANY GOVERNMENTAL ENTITY.
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View plain text versions (5)
- Engrossed Senate Engrossed Version (03/10/2026) Current pdf
- SENATE - Military Affairs and Border Security View text pdf
- HOUSE - Federalism, Military Affairs & Elections View text pdf
- Amended SENATE - Gowan flr amend (ref Bill) adopted pdf
- Introduced Introduced Version pdf
Action History
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FAILED
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House Second Reading
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House First Reading.
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Transmit to House
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PASSED
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DPA
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Senate Second Reading
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DPA
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Senate First Reading
Sponsors
- Kiana Sears · Cosponsor
- David Gowan · Primary
Sponsorship breakdown
Export CSV (upgrade) →1 sponsors · 1 co-sponsors · 91 not signed on · 9 voted No
Sponsors (1)
- David Gowan Republican
Co-sponsors (1)
- Kiana Sears Democrat
Not signed on (91)
91 members have not signed on to this bill.
Show all 91 →"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.
Votes
| Party | Yea | Nay | Present | Not Voting |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democrat | 5 | 8 | 0 | 0 |
| Republican | 15 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Total | 20 | 9 | 0 | 1 |
| % of votes cast | 67% | 30% | 0% | 3% |
How each member voted (30)
| Member | Party | Vote |
|---|---|---|
| Analise Ortiz | Democrat | Yea |
| Brian Fernandez | Democrat | Yea |
| Catherine Miranda | Democrat | Nay |
| Denise “Mitzi” Epstein | Democrat | Nay |
| Eva Diaz | Democrat | Nay |
| Flavio Bravo | Democrat | Yea |
| Kiana Sears | Democrat | Yea |
| Lauren Kuby | Democrat | Nay |
| Lela Alston | Democrat | Nay |
| Priya Sundareshan | Democrat | Nay |
| Rosanna Gabaldón | Democrat | Nay |
| Sally Ann Gonzales | Democrat | Nay |
| Theresa Hatathlie | Democrat | Yea |
| Carine Werner | Republican | Yea |
| David C. Farnsworth | Republican | Yea |
| David Gowan | Republican | Yea |
| Frank Carroll | Republican | Yea |
| Hildy Angius | Republican | Yea |
| J.D. Mesnard | Republican | Yea |
| Jake Hoffman | Republican | Nay |
| Janae Shamp | Republican | Yea |
| John Kavanagh | Republican | Yea |
| Kevin Payne | Republican | Yea |
| Mark Finchem | Republican | Yea |
| Shawnna Bolick | Republican | Yea |
| Thomas "T.J." Shope | Republican | Yea |
| Timothy "Tim" Dunn | Republican | Yea |
| Venden "Vince" Leach | Republican | Yea |
| Warren Petersen | Republican | Yea |
| Wendy Rogers | Republican | Not Voting |
Roll call published as PDF — view source.
Roll call published as PDF — view source.
Subjects
Frequently asked questions
- Who sponsors SB 1803?
- SB 1803 is sponsored by Kiana Sears (Democrat) and David Gowan (Republican).
- What is the current status of SB 1803?
- This bill died with 57th Legislature - Second Regular Session. It reached “Passed Senate” 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 SB 1803?
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