Missouri legislation · 2026 Regular Session
Missouri HB3029: Creates provisions relating to compensation for assisting with veterans' benefits matters
Status: In committee, April 1, 2026
What the bill says
To amend chapter 42, RSMo, by adding thereto one new section relating to veterans, with penalty provisions. Section A. Chapter 42, RSMo, is amended by adding thereto one new section, to be known as section 42.028, to read as follows: 42.028. 1. As used in this section, the following terms (2) "Person", an individual; corporation; business trust; estate; trust; partnership; limited liability company; association; joint venture; public corporation; government or governmental subdivision, agency, or instrumentality; or any other legal or commercial entity. The term "person" shall not include the.
From the amended text:
To amend chapter 42, RSMo, by adding thereto one new section relating to veterans, with penalty provisions. Section A. Chapter 42, RSMo, is amended by adding thereto one new section, to be known as section 42.028, to read as follows: 42.028. 1. As used in this section, the following terms (2) "Person", an individual; corporation; business trust; estate; trust; partnership; limited liability company; association; joint venture; public corporation; government or governmental subdivision, agency, or instrumentality; or any other legal or commercial entity. The term "person" shall not include the Missouri veterans' commission, a federally chartered veterans service organization, or a claims agent or attorney accredited by the United States Department of Veterans Affairs; (3) "Veterans' benefits matter", the preparation, presentation, or prosecution of any claim affecting any person who has filed or expressed an intent to file a claim for any benefit, program, service, commodity, function, or status, entitlement to which is determined under the laws and regulations administered by the United States Department of Veterans Affairs or the Missouri veterans' commission, pertaining to veterans, their dependents, their survivors, and any other individual eligible for such benefits. The term "veterans' benefits matter" shall not include a housing loan under 38 U.S.C. Section 3710, et seq. 2. Except as permitted under federal law, no person shall receive compensation for advising or …