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HB 2214KANSASSession 2025-2026State Billdead
Did Not Advance

Kansas HB 2214 enacts the SAVE Act to cap fees and restrict practices for third-party veterans benefits advisors

Original title: AN ACT concerning veterans and military; relating to veterans benefits; enacting the safeguarding American veteran empowerment (SAVE) act to limit compensation for assisting in veterans benefits matters.

Last action · April 10, 2026: Died on Senate General Orders

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What This Bill Proposed

Kansas HB 2214 prohibits third-party advisors from charging initial or nonrefundable fees for veterans benefits assistance, caps successful contingency fees at five times the monthly benefit increase, and bans the use of international call centers and personal login sharing. Violations constitute deceptive trade practices under state law.

Why it matters

The measure establishes strict financial and operational boundaries for private companies assisting veterans with claims, directly impacting how third-party consultants can charge fees, handle sensitive personal data, and market their services within the state.

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 receive mandatory upfront disclosures regarding free assistance alternatives, prohibitions on upfront fees, and caps on contingency fees when utilizing third-party consultants.

Directly affected

Third-party consultants and businesses advising on veterans benefits

Consultants face strict prohibitions on fee structures, mandatory disclosure requirements, data processing restrictions, and potential civil penalties under consumer protection laws for violations.

Key Facts

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Frequently Asked Questions

Can third-party advisors charge an upfront or nonrefundable fee to help with a VA claim under this bill?
No. The bill explicitly prohibits charging any initial or nonrefundable fee for advising, assisting, or consulting on a .
How much can a consultant charge if a veteran's benefits successfully increase?
Compensation must be contingent on an increase in awarded benefits and is capped at a one-time fee not exceeding five times the monthly increase in benefits awarded.
Are accredited VA representatives and attorneys affected by these restrictions?
No. The bill specifies that nothing in the section applies to, limits, or expands the requirements imposed on agents, attorneys, or other representatives accredited by the United States Department of Veterans Affairs.
What happens if a business violates these rules?
A violation constitutes an unfair, false, misleading, or deceptive trade practice under Kansas consumer protection laws, subjecting the violator to civil penalties ordered by a district court in an action brought by the attorney general.

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Where This Stands

This bill did not become law - Died in committee.

Procedural history

25 actions
  1. Apr 10, 2026Senate
    Died on Senate General Orders
  2. Mar 16, 2026SenateFloor
    Committee Report recommending bill be passed by
  3. Mar 5, 2026Senate
    Hearing: Thursday, March 5, 2026, 12:00 PM — Room 144-S
  4. Feb 25, 2026SenateCommittee
    Referred to Senate Committee on Senate Select Committee on Veterans Affairs
  5. Feb 24, 2026SenateIntroduced
    Received and Introduced
  6. Feb 19, 2026House
    Engrossed on Wednesday, February 18, 2026
Show 19 earlier actions
  1. Feb 18, 2026HouseFloor
    Final Action - Passed as amended
  2. Feb 17, 2026House
    Committee of the Whole - Now working on
  3. Feb 17, 2026HouseFloor
    Committee of the Whole - Committee Report be adopted
  4. Feb 17, 2026House
    Committee of the Whole - Motion to Amend - Offered by
  5. Feb 17, 2026House
    Committee of the Whole - Amendment by was rejected
  6. Feb 17, 2026House
    Committee of the Whole - Motion to Amend - Offered by
  7. Feb 17, 2026House
    Committee of the Whole - Amendment by was rejected
  8. Feb 17, 2026House
    Committee of the Whole - Motion to Amend - Offered by
  9. Feb 17, 2026House
    Committee of the Whole - Amendment by was rejected
  10. Feb 17, 2026House
    Committee of the Whole - Motion to Amend - Offered by
  11. Feb 17, 2026House
    Committee of the Whole - Amendment by was rejected
  12. Feb 17, 2026House
    Committee of the Whole - Motion to Amend - Offered by
  13. Feb 17, 2026House
    Committee of the Whole - Amendment by was rejected
  14. Feb 17, 2026HouseFloor
    Committee of the Whole - Be passed as amended
  15. Feb 16, 2026HouseFloor
    Committee Report recommending bill be passed as amended by
  16. Feb 3, 2026House
    Hearing: Tuesday, February 3, 2026, 9:00 AM — Room 281-N
  17. Feb 6, 2025House
    Hearing: Thursday, February 6, 2025, 9:00 AM — Room 281-N
  18. Feb 3, 2025HouseIntroduced
    Introduced
  19. Feb 3, 2025HouseCommittee
    Referred to House Committee on Veterans and Military

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Lobbying Activity

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Connected Entities

House Committee on Veterans and Military, United States department of veterans affairs, Kansas office of veterans services
OrganizationHouse Committee on Veterans and Military“Legislative committee sponsoring HB 2214”Map →
OrganizationUnited States department of veterans affairs“Federal agency administering veterans benefits and programs”Map →
OrganizationKansas office of veterans services“State agency administering veterans services”Map →

Sources

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www.kslegislature.gov

Analysis Score

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  • Controversy45
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