OregonRelating to compensation for services performed in connection with a claim for a veteran's benefit; and prescribing an effective date.
What it does
Prohibits receiving compensation for performing certain services for or on behalf of an applicant or a claimant for a veteran's benefit except as provided in applicable federal or state law. Defines "unreasonable fee" and prohibits receiving unreasonable fees for the services. Requires the Department of Veterans' Affairs to conduct outreach and education concerning free services that are available to assist veterans in applying for benefits.
More detail
Punishes a violation of the Act as an unlawful practice under the Unlawful Trade Practices Act. Takes effect on the 91st day following adjournment sine die.
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Where it stands
- Introduced
- Passed Senate
- Passed House
- To Governor
- Became Law
Looking ahead
No hearings or votes scheduled.
History
- 2025
- Jun 23Effective on the 91st day following adjournment sine die.Latest
- Jun 23Chapter 326, 2025 Laws.
- Jun 16Governor Tina Kotek signed.Became Law
- Jun 9Speaker signed.Major
- Jun 5President signed.Major
- Jun 3Third reading. Carried by Tran. Passed.Passed House
- Vote recorded Third reading. Carried by Tran. Passed. Result: pass.Lower
- Jun 2Rules suspended. Carried over to June 3, 2025 Calendar.
- May 29Rules suspended. Carried over to June 2, 2025 Calendar.
- May 28Second reading.Minor
- May 28Recommendation: Do pass.Minor
- May 22Work Session held.
- Vote recorded Heard and Reported Out. Result: pass.Lower
- May 1Public Hearing held.
- Apr 17Public Hearing cancelled.
- Apr 7Referred to Emergency Management, General Government, and Veterans.Minor
- Apr 1First reading. Referred to Speaker's desk.Minor
- Vote recorded Third reading. Carried by Manning Jr. Passed. Result: pass.Upper
- Apr 1Third reading. Carried by Manning Jr. Passed.Passed Senate
- Mar 31Carried over to 04-01 by unanimous consent.
- Mar 27Second reading.Minor
- Mar 26Recommendation: Do pass with amendments. (Printed A-Eng.)Minor
- Mar 20Work Session held.
- Vote recorded Heard and Reported Out with Amendments. Result: pass.Upper
- Feb 27Public Hearing held.
- Jan 17Referred to Veterans, Emergency Management, Federal and World Affairs.Minor
- Jan 13Introduction and first reading. Referred to President's desk.Introduced