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HB 2213KANSASSession 2025-2026State Billdead

Did Not Advance

Kansas HB 2213 prohibits charging fees for veterans benefits assistance and sets legal penalties

Original title: AN ACT concerning veterans and military; relating to veterans benefits; prohibiting certain conduct and improper collection of veterans benefit fees; providing for penalties upon violation of such act.

Last action · April 10, 2026: Died in Committee

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What This Bill Proposed

Kansas HB 2213 bans charging compensation or referral fees for assisting individuals with s, except where permitted by federal law. Violations constitute a breach of the , and individuals receiving compensation must adhere to strict attorney ethical standards.

Why it matters

Veterans and their dependents seeking assistance with federal and state benefits would be protected from unauthorized fees, while those providing paid assistance would become subject to binding professional ethics rules and consumer protection penalties.

Background

HB 2213 was introduced during the 2025-2026 legislative session by the House Committee on Veterans and Military and ultimately died in committee. context

Who It Would Have Affected

Groups the bill's text would have affected, as described in the record. Being affected is not a position for or against it.

Directly affected

veterans

Veterans and their dependents or survivors are protected from unauthorized compensation charges when seeking assistance for benefit claims.

Directly affected

individuals assisting with veterans benefits matters

Assistants are prohibited from charging unauthorized fees and must adhere to attorney-level ethical standards if compensated.

Key Facts

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Frequently Asked Questions

Can anyone charge a fee for helping a veteran file a claim under this bill?

No, except where permitted under federal law, receiving compensation for preparing, presenting, or assisting with s is prohibited.

What happens if someone violates these restrictions?

A violation of the act is constituted as a violation of the .

Are attorneys allowed to share fees under this legislation?

Yes, division of fees between attorneys that is otherwise proper under Kansas law and the Kansas rules of professional conduct is permitted.

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Where This Stands

This bill did not become law - Died in committee.

Procedural history

4 actions

Apr 10, 2026House
Died in Committee
Feb 6, 2025House
Hearing: Thursday, February 6, 2025, 9:00 AM — Room 281-N
Feb 3, 2025HouseIntroduced
Introduced
Feb 3, 2025HouseCommittee
Referred to House Committee on Veterans and Military

Version history

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Lobbying Activity

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Full breakdown

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Related Legislation

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State court and judicial branch employees who provide standard forms approved by the Kansas supreme court, office of judicial administration, judicial

Connected Entities

United States Department of Defense, House Committee on Veterans and Military, United States Department of Veterans Affairs and 1 more

OrganizationUnited States Department of Defense“Administers laws and regulations determining benefit entitlements”Map →

OrganizationHouse Committee on Veterans and Military“Legislative committee sponsoring HB 2213”Map →

OrganizationUnited States Department of Veterans Affairs“Administers laws and regulations determining benefit entitlements”Map →

OrganizationKansas Office of Veterans Services“Administers laws and regulations pertaining to veterans, dependents, or survivor”Map →

Sources

Open source document

www.kslegislature.gov

Analysis Score

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Controversy40
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