IN SB 136
withdrawnAssistance in obtaining veteran benefits.
Indiana · 2026 Regular Session (2nd Regular Session, 124th General Assembly) · upper
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Did IN SB 136 pass?
No. IN SB 136 was withdrawn and is no longer under consideration. Latest recorded action (2026-01-05): Withdrawn
What is IN SB 136 about?
Provides that a person may not receive compensation for services related to veterans' benefits matters except as permitted under federal law. Provides that a person may not receive compensation for referring an individual to another person to provide services related to veterans' benefits matters. Provides that a person seeking to receive compensation for services related to veterans' benefits matters must, before rendering any services, memorialize in a written agreement that is signed by both parties and that complies with federal regulations all terms regarding the payment of fees for services rendered. Provides that a person may not receive excessive or unreasonable fees for services related to veterans' benefits matters. Provides that a violation constitutes a deceptive act under the law concerning deceptive consumer sales.
Who sponsors IN SB 136?
James Tomes is the primary sponsor of IN SB 136.
Description
Provides that a person may not receive compensation for services related to veterans' benefits matters except as permitted under federal law. Provides that a person may not receive compensation for referring an individual to another person to provide services related to veterans' benefits matters. Provides that a person seeking to receive compensation for services related to veterans' benefits matters must, before rendering any services, memorialize in a written agreement that is signed by both parties and that complies with federal regulations all terms regarding the payment of fees for services rendered. Provides that a person may not receive excessive or unreasonable fees for services related to veterans' benefits matters. Provides that a violation constitutes a deceptive act under the law concerning deceptive consumer sales.
- Introduced
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- Latest action
- 2026-01-05 — Withdrawn
- Bill type
- bill
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Subjects
Sponsors
- James Tomesauthor
Committees
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Action timeline
Newest first
2026-01-05
Withdrawn
withdrawal
2026-01-05
First reading: referred to Committee on Veterans Affairs and The Military
reading-1,referral-committee
2026-01-05
Authored by Senator Tomes
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