All Roll Calls
Yes: 116 • No: 0
UtahH.B. 2482025 General SessionHouse
Veteran Protections Amendments
Sponsored By: Verona Mauga (Democratic)
Signed by Governor
BusinessCommerce and TradeConsumer ProtectionVeterans AffairsVeterans and Military AffairsVeterans and Military Benefits
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Bill Overview
Analyzed Economic Effects
2 provisions identified: 2 benefits, 0 costs, 0 mixed.
Fee protections for veterans seeking benefits
Beginning May 7, 2025, paid VA claim helpers must put fee terms in writing before doing any work. Both parties must sign, and the agreement must follow federal fee rules. Helpers cannot collect referral payments or charge for work done before a notice of disagreement, decision review, or appeal is filed—whichever comes first. They cannot guarantee a specific benefit result or charge excessive or unreasonable fees. Required disclosures explain that initial application help is free and that income from resulting product or service sales must be justified and reasonable compared with similar Utah offerings.
More safeguards for veterans seeking claim help
Beginning May 7, 2025, Utah requires VA claim helpers to be federally accredited or work under accredited-attorney supervision. Covered help includes advice about a person's claim and preparing or submitting an application. Before helping, providers must give a state-approved disclosure listing their identity, contact details, VA registration number, governing rules, and veterans' rights. Both sides must sign it, and its terms cannot be crossed out. Veterans get a copy that day; providers keep it three years and submit it within five working days. Helpers must complete three hours of qualifying education within 12 months after initial accreditation, then three hours every two years. Accredited representatives acting for Utah's veterans department are exempt from the act's requirements; certain recognized veterans organizations also have exemptions. The veterans department must notify veterans about disclosures, and state agencies can audit compliance. Utah's Division of Consumer Protection can take complaints and pursue enforcement; breaking the assistance rules counts as a deceptive business practice.
Sponsors & Cosponsors
Sponsor
Verona Mauga
Democratic • House
Cosponsors
Cheryl K. Acton
Republican • House
Bennion, G.
Affiliation unavailable
Burton, J.
Affiliation unavailable
Clancy, T.
Affiliation unavailable
Jennifer Dailey-Provost
Democratic • House
Rosalba Dominguez
Democratic • House
Doug Fiefia
Republican • House
Jake Fitisemanu
Democratic • House
Sahara Hayes
Democratic • House
Sandra Hollins
Democratic • House
Jason B. Kyle
Republican • House
Anthony E. Loubet
Republican • House
Ashlee Matthews
Democratic • House
Grant Amjad Miller
Democratic • House
Carol S. Moss
Democratic • House
Hoang Nguyen
Democratic • House
Doug Owens
Democratic • House
Angela Romero
Democratic • House
Jerry W Stevenson
Republican • Senate
Raymond P. Ward
Republican • House
Roll Call Votes
Senate vote • 3/6/2025
Senate/ passed 2nd & 3rd readings/ suspension
Yes: 26 • No: 0
Senate vote • 2/20/2025
Senate Comm - Favorable Recommendation
Yes: 4 • No: 0
House vote • 2/13/2025
House/ passed 3rd reading
Yes: 72 • No: 0
House vote • 2/5/2025
House Comm - Favorable Recommendation
Yes: 14 • No: 0
Actions Timeline
Governor Signed
3/25/2025House/ to Governor
3/17/2025HouseHouse/ received enrolled bill from Printing
3/17/2025HouseHouse/ enrolled bill to Printing
3/14/2025HouseEnrolled Bill Returned to House or Senate
3/14/2025Draft of Enrolled Bill Prepared
3/7/2025Bill Received from House for Enrolling
3/7/2025House/ signed by Speaker/ sent for enrolling
3/6/2025HouseHouse/ received from Senate
3/6/2025HouseSenate/ to House
3/6/2025SenateSenate/ signed by President/ returned to House
3/6/2025SenateSenate/ passed 2nd & 3rd readings/ suspension
3/6/2025SenateSenate/ 2nd & 3rd readings/ suspension
3/6/2025SenateSenate/ Rules to 2nd Reading Calendar
3/6/2025SenateSenate/ 2nd Reading Calendar to Rules
3/5/2025SenateSenate/ placed on 2nd Reading Calendar
2/21/2025SenateSenate/ committee report favorable
2/21/2025SenateSenate Comm - Favorable Recommendation
2/20/2025SenateSenate/ to standing committee
2/18/2025SenateSenate/ 1st reading (Introduced)
2/14/2025SenateSenate/ received from House
2/13/2025SenateHouse/ to Senate
2/13/2025HouseHouse/ passed 3rd reading
2/13/2025HouseHouse/ 3rd reading
2/13/2025HouseHouse/ 2nd reading
2/6/2025House
Bill Text
Enrolled
3/14/2025
Introduced
1/16/2025