Colorado · 2025 Regular Session · Bill
HB 25-1047: Veterans Benefits Claims Deceptive Trade Practices
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- Introduced
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Plain-language summary
HB 25-1047 is a bill introduced in the Colorado House on January 8, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: Veterans Benefits Claims Deceptive Trade Practices. Primary sponsor: Larry Liston (Republican), Rebecca Keltie (Republican). Most recent recorded action (February 10, 2025): House Committee on State, Civic, Military, & Veterans Affairs Postpone Indefinitely.
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
Federal law governs whether, when, and how much a service provider may charge for preparing, presenting, or prosecuting a claim for veterans' benefits (veterans' benefits matter). However, criminal penalties for violations of the federal law are no longer in force. The bill makes it a deceptive trade practice under the "Colorado Consumer Protection Act" for a person to: Solicit, contract for, charge, or receive compensation for providing certain services to an individual claiming veterans' benefits (individual), unless the charges are reasonable and otherwise permissible under federal law; Charge for a referral for assistance with a veterans' benefits matter; Guarantee a particular outcome in a veterans' benefits matter; or Fail to memorialize in a written, signed agreement all terms regarding an individual's payment of fees for the service.(Note: This summary applies to this bill as introduced.)
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Republican 2
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Larry Liston | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 10 |
| Rebecca Keltie | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 16 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- House Committee on State, Civic, Military, & Veterans Affairs Postpone Indefinitely
- Introduced In House - Assigned to State, Civic, Military, & Veterans Affairs