Ohio 136th General Assembly Status: Introduced 4 D cosponsors

HB 886 — Enact the V.E.T.E.R.A.N. Benefits Protection Act

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

This bill has been introduced in the House. Introduced May 12, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.

Next likely step: a committee referral and hearing.

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In plain language

The bill governs how veterans receive assistance with claims for compensation.

This bill aims to regulate the practice of providing veterans with claim assistance for compensation. The full details of the bill's provisions are not available for review.

Summary

To enact section 5901.10 of the Revised Code to govern the practice of providing veterans claim assistance for compensation and to name this act the Veterans Empowerment Through Ethical Representation and Navigation Act (V.E.T.E.R.A.N. Benefits Protection Act).

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Action History

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2 sponsors · 2 co-sponsors · 130 not signed on

Sponsors (2)

Co-sponsors (2)

Not signed on (130)

130 members have not signed on to this bill.

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Subjects

veterans
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Frequently asked questions

What does HB 886 do?
To enact section 5901.10 of the Revised Code to govern the practice of providing veterans claim assistance for compensation and to name this act the Veterans Empowerment Through Ethical Representation and Navigation Act (V.E.T.E.R.A.N. Benefits Protection Act).
Who sponsors HB 886?
HB 886 is sponsored by Terrence Upchurch (Democratic), Lauren McNally (Democratic), Sean P. Brennan (Democratic), and Daniel P. Troy (Democratic).
What is the current status of HB 886?
This bill has been introduced in the House. Introduced May 12, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
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