The proposed bill, if enacted, would introduce new regulations regarding compensation for services related to veterans' benefits. Specifically, it would prohibit individuals from receiving compensation directly from veterans unless they are accredited by the United States Department of Veterans Affairs. The bill outlines that accredited individuals may advise, consult, or assist veterans in matters before the Arizona Department of Veterans Services or the VA, and it mandates that they inform veterans of free services available through veterans' service organizations before providing assistance.

Additionally, the bill would impose restrictions on businesses that prepare benefits claims, preventing them from guaranteeing outcomes or charging excessive fees. It would require the Arizona Department of Veterans Services to prominently display information about free services on its website and clarify that the provisions do not interfere with existing federal laws or regulations. The Attorney General would be responsible for enforcing these new regulations, and definitions for key terms such as "compensation," "person," and "veterans' benefits matter" would be established to ensure clarity in the application of the law.

Statutes affected:
Introduced Version: 41-610.03
House Engrossed Version: 41-610.03