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MississippiHB 10762026 Regular SessionHouseWALLET

Preserving Lawful Utilization of Services for Veterans Act of 2026 (PLUS Act); create.

Sponsored By: Lester Carpenter (Republican)

Signed by Governor

Military AffairsVeterans and Military Affairs

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Bill Overview

Analyzed Economic Effects

2 provisions identified: 2 benefits, 0 costs, 0 mixed.

Limits on paid veterans' claim help

Beginning July 1, 2026, paid helpers must sign a written fee agreement with you before services begin. They can charge only if your benefits increase, and the fee cannot exceed five times the monthly increase or $12,500, whichever is less. They cannot charge an initial or nonrefundable fee, or receive payment for referring you to another helper. For claims filed within one year after active-duty discharge, they cannot charge unless you sign a waiver acknowledging the period and choosing to deny available free services. Helpers cannot guarantee that you will win or receive a specific benefit amount.

Privacy rules for paid veterans' help

Beginning July 1, 2026, paid veterans' benefits helpers must give you a signed disclosure when the service relationship starts. It must explain that the business is not affiliated with the state or federal veterans' agencies, that free help may be available, and that those agencies may not endorse its services. The disclosure must be easy to find, use at least 12-point print, and be kept during the relationship and for at least one year afterward. Helpers cannot use your login credentials to access your medical, financial, or government benefits information. Before workers access medical or financial information, the business must arrange a reputable background check that verifies identity and checks criminal records. Violations count as deceptive trade practices, with each day counted separately; existing rules for federally accredited representatives remain in place.

Sponsors & Cosponsors

Sponsor

  • Lester Carpenter

    Republican • House

Cosponsors

  • Rodney Hall

    Republican • House

  • Jeffrey Hulum III

    Democratic • House

  • Gene Newman

    Republican • House

Roll Call Votes

All Roll Calls

Yes: 463 • No: 0

House vote • 3/31/2026

Conference Report Adopted

Yes: 120 • No: 0

Senate vote • 3/31/2026

Conference Report Adopted

Yes: 52 • No: 0

House vote • 3/9/2026

Concurred in Amend From Senate

Yes: 121 • No: 0

Senate vote • 2/26/2026

Passed As Amended

Yes: 48 • No: 0 • Other: 1

House vote • 2/4/2026

Passed

Yes: 122 • No: 0

Actions Timeline

  1. Approved by Governor

    4/8/2026legislature

  2. Enrolled Bill Signed

    4/2/2026Senate

  3. Enrolled Bill Signed

    4/2/2026House

  4. Conference Report Adopted

    3/31/2026Senate

  5. Conference Report Adopted

    3/31/2026House

  6. Conference Report Filed

    3/30/2026House

  7. Conference Report Filed

    3/30/2026Senate

  8. Recommitted For Further Conf

    3/26/2026Senate

  9. Recommitted For Further Conf

    3/26/2026House

  10. Conference Report Filed

    3/25/2026House

  11. Conference Report Filed

    3/25/2026Senate

  12. Conferees Named Tate,Mumford,Thompson

    3/18/2026Senate

  13. Conferees Named Carpenter,Hall,Gibbs (36th)

    3/12/2026House

  14. Decline to Concur/Invite Conf

    3/11/2026House

  15. Reconsidered

    3/11/2026House

  16. Motion to Reconsider Entered (Carpenter, Hall)

    3/10/2026House

  17. Concurred in Amend From Senate

    3/9/2026House

  18. Returned For Concurrence

    3/4/2026Senate

  19. Motion to Reconsider Tabled

    3/4/2026Senate

  20. Motion to Reconsider Entered

    2/27/2026Senate

  21. Passed As Amended

    2/26/2026Senate

  22. Amended

    2/26/2026Senate

  23. Title Suff Do Pass As Amended

    2/19/2026Senate

  24. Referred To Veterans and Military Affairs

    2/16/2026Senate

  25. Transmitted To Senate

    2/5/2026House

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