SB704Introduced in the Senate
Prohibiting certain compensation for advising or assisting with veterans benefits
Introduced by Mike Oliverio, District 13
What does this bill do?
Plain-English breakdown
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Official description
The purpose of this bill is to create the Veterans' Empowerment and Trust Safeguard Act; define terms; prohibit a person from receiving compensation for assisting another in obtaining veterans' benefits, except as permitted by federal law; prohibit a person from receiving compensation for referring an individual to another person to assist with obtaining veterans' benefits; prohibit a person from receiving compensation for services rendered prior to action by the Department of Veterans Affairs; prohibit a person from guaranteeing an individual is certain to receive specific veterans' benefits; prohibit a person from receiving excessive or unreasonable fees for assisting another in obtaining veterans' benefits; prohibit a person from receiving compensation for assisting another in obtaining veterans' benefits without a written fee agreement, to be filed with the Department of Veterans Affairs; prohibit the provision of medical evidence or expert witness testimony in connection with a veterans' benefits matter where fees are not pre-determined; establish violations of the West Virginia Consumer Credit and Protection Act; and provide for exceptions.
Where it stands
To House Judiciary
February 13, 2026
How did lawmakers vote?
SenateStage: Passed Senate (Roll No. 70) · February 12, 2026
34
Yes
0
No
0
Absent or Not Voting
34 senators recorded in this Senate vote. Colors show vote categories only, not whether a vote was good or bad.
What do people think?
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See how each senator voted
| Senator | District | Vote |
|---|---|---|
| Trenton Barnhart | 9 | Yes |
| Ryan Weld | 1 | Yes |
| Laura Wakim Chapman | 1 | Yes |
| Charles Clements | 2 | Yes |
| Chris Rose | 2 | Yes |
| Mike Azinger | 3 | Yes |
| Eric Tarr | 4 | Yes |
| Amy Nichole Grady | 4 | Yes |
| Mike Woelfel | 5 | Yes |
| Scott Fuller | 5 | Yes |
Bill history
Filed for introduction
To Military
Introduced in Senate
To Military
Reported do pass
On 1st reading
Read 1st time
On 2nd reading
Read 2nd time
On 3rd reading
Read 3rd time
Passed Senate (Roll No. 70)
Ordered to House
House received Senate message
Introduced in House
To Judiciary
To House Judiciary
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