SB 300 - This act provides that no person shall receive compensation for advising or assisting, or referring to another person for such purposes, any individual with regard to any veterans benefits matter, as described in the act, unless such individual provides a written agreement containing the terms of the fees, provides certain disclosures, and complies with requirements under federal law. Additionally, no person shall advertise for such services without including a disclosure as specified in the act. Furthermore, no person shall receive compensation for any services rendered before the date on which a notice of disagreement is filed with the United States Department of Veterans Affairs and no person shall guarantee the receipt of specific veteran benefits. Any person who violates this act shall be guilty of a class A misdemeanor.

This act is identical to SB 1405 (2024) and is similar to a provision in HCS/HB 1490 (2024).

KATIE O'BRIEN

Statutes affected:
Introduced (0578S.01): 42.028

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Senate Committee Minutes:
SENATE COMMITTEE MINUTES Bill No.: SB 300
Sponsor: Roberts
Hearing Date: 3/5/2025


COMMITTEE: Veterans and Military Affairs

CHAIRMAN: Moon

DATE REFERRED: 2/13/2025 DATE HEARING REQUESTED: 2/13/2025



STAFF:
Heidi Kolkmeyer
Jeff Mark
Katie O'Brien
Luke Schrandt


WITNESSES GIVING INFORMATION:
Paul Kirchhoff - Missouri Veterans Commission


WITNESSES FOR:
Donald Hentges
Gary Grigsby - MAVO
Charles Goodin - The American Legion
Arnie Dienoff


WITNESSES AGAINST:
John Blomstrom - Veterans Guardian
Merle Jones - United Veteran Benefits Agency
Vance Ewing - United Veterans Benefits Agency
Jacelyn Antonson - United Veteran Benefits Agency