Missouri legislation · 2026 Regular Session
Missouri HB2758: Creates provisions relating to compensation for services rendered in veterans' benefits matters
Status: In committee, May 15, 2026
What the bill says
To amend chapter 42, RSMo, by adding thereto one new section relating to compensation for services rendered in veterans' benefits matters. 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 mean: (1) "Compensation", any money, thing of value, or economic benefit conferred on, or received by, any person in return for services rendered, or to be rendered, by himself or herself or another; (2) "Person", any natural person, corporation, trust, partnership, incorporated.
From the introduced text:
To amend chapter 42, RSMo, by adding thereto one new section relating to compensation for services rendered in veterans' benefits matters. 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 mean: (1) "Compensation", any money, thing of value, or economic benefit conferred on, or received by, any person in return for services rendered, or to be rendered, by himself or herself or another; (2) "Person", any natural person, corporation, trust, partnership, incorporated or unincorporated association, or any other legal entity; (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, status, or entitlement to which is determined to pertain to veterans, their dependents, their survivors, or any other individual eligible for such benefits under the laws and regulations administered by the United States Department of Veterans Affairs or the Missouri veterans' commission. 2. No person shall receive compensation for referring any individual to another person to advise or assist the individual with any veterans' benefits matter. 3. No person shall receive compensation for any services rendered in connection with any claim filed within …