All Roll Calls
Yes: 101 • No: 0
IdahoS 12862026 regular legislative sessionSenateWALLET
VETERANS – Adds to existing law to establish provisions regarding consumer protection of veterans benefits.
Sponsored By: COMMERCE AND HUMAN RESOURCES COMMITTEE
Signed by Governor
VETERANS
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Bill Overview
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2 provisions identified: 2 benefits, 0 costs, 0 mixed.
Tighter fee rules for veterans claim help
Beginning July 1, 2026, pay for veterans claims is barred unless federal law allows, and referral fees are banned. Unaccredited non‑attorney providers must use a signed fee agreement. Pay is only after a benefit rise, capped at five times the monthly increase. Upfront and nonrefundable fees are banned. In the first year after active‑duty release, no pay is allowed unless the veteran signs to decline free help. VA‑accredited agents and attorneys remain under VA rules.
Privacy and disclosure rules for paid claim help
Beginning July 1, 2026, paid providers covered by this law must give a clear written notice before you sign. It must say they are not sponsored by VA or Idaho veterans services and that free help may be available. It must also explain that services are not endorsed and you may qualify for other benefits. These providers cannot use offshore call centers or data centers, or use your personal logins. They must run identity and criminal background checks before anyone accesses your medical or financial information.
Sponsors & Cosponsors
Sponsor
COMMERCE AND HUMAN RESOURCES COMMITTEE
Affiliation unavailable
Cosponsors
Ted Hill
Republican • House
Tammy Nichols
Republican • Senate
Roll Call Votes
Senate vote • 3/19/2026
Senate Floor Vote
Yes: 70 • No: 0
Senate vote • 3/6/2026
Senate Floor Vote
Yes: 31 • No: 0
Actions Timeline
Signed by Governor on 03/26/26 Session Law Chapter 145 Effective: 07/01/2026
3/26/2026Reported delivered to Governor at 3:45 p.m. on 03/23/26
3/24/2026Received from Senate; Signed by Speaker; Returned to Senate
3/23/2026HouseReported enrolled; signed by President; to House for signature of Speaker
3/20/2026SenateRead Third Time in Full – PASSED - 70-0-0
3/19/2026HouseRead second time; Filed for Third Reading
3/18/2026HouseReported out of Committee with Do Pass Recommendation, Filed for Second Reading
3/17/2026HouseReceived from the Senate, Filed for First Reading
3/9/2026HouseRead third time in full – PASSED - 31-0-4
3/6/2026SenateRead second time; filed for Third Reading
3/3/2026SenateReported out of Committee with Do Pass Recommendation; Filed for second reading
3/2/2026SenateReported Printed; referred to State Affairs
2/16/2026SenateIntroduced; read first time; referred to JR for Printing
2/13/2026Senate
Bill Text
Bill Text
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