2017 House Bill 5015

Ban actions related to certain veterans benefits

Introduced in the House

Sept. 27, 2017

Introduced by Rep. Jason Wentworth (R-97)

To require specific disclosures in connection with providing a veterans’ benefit service. See also House Bill 4918, which would ban charging to advise or assist an individual in obtaining certain veterans' benefits (dubbed “pension poaching”).

Referred to the Committee on Financial Services

Oct. 25, 2017

Reported without amendment

With the recommendation that the substitute (H-2) be adopted and that the bill then pass.

Nov. 9, 2017

Passed in the House 105 to 2 (details)

Received in the Senate

Nov. 28, 2017

Referred to the Committee on Veterans, Military Affairs, and Homeland Security