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Safeguarding American Veteran Empowerment Act; created, prohibited practices, penalties.

It became law on Apr 13.

VA HB 398 · House Bill · 2026

Stage
Became law
Started in
House
Sponsor
Charniele Herring
Latest action
Apr 13

Where it stands

  1. Introduced (Done)

  2. Committee (Done)

  3. Floor (Done)

  4. Law (Done)

    Apr 13

What it does

Safeguarding American Veteran Empowerment Act; prohibited practices; penalties. Creates the Safeguarding American Veteran Empowerment Act to regulate the practices of persons seeking to receive compensation for preparing, presenting, prosecuting, advising, consulting, or assisting any individual regarding any veterans' benefits matter, as defined in the bill. The bill provides that a violation of its provisions constitutes a prohibited practice under the Virginia Consumer Protection Act. This bill is identical to SB 315.

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Law in Virginia. Agencies now write the rules that carry it out, and courts can stay or strike it.

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