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 for assistance with benefits matters unless they are accredited by the U.S. 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 stipulate that the Attorney General is responsible for enforcing these provisions. The bill also clarifies definitions related to compensation, the parties involved, and the scope of veterans' benefits matters, ensuring that these new regulations do not conflict with existing federal laws.

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