SB 66 · 2026 · Senate · Commerce Committee
Veterans benefits advisor regulations
AI-generatedrelative to third-party veterans' claims assistance and protection.
Prohibits accepting compensation for referring individuals to veterans' benefits advisors, requires written agreements and specific disclosures for paid veterans' claims advisory services, and establishes penalties for violations.AI-generated
Status
Referred to interim study (Senate) · January 7, 2026- ✓Introduced
- ✕Senate
- House
- Governor
- Law
Analysis
This bill prohibits the receipt of compensation for referring individuals to veterans' benefits advisors, mandates written agreements for paid advisory services, requires specific disclosures, and sets penalties for violations.
From the bill's official ANALYSIS section.
Official record
gc.nh.gov · the authoritative source
Sponsors
- Sen. Daniel InnisRChair· Commerce
- Sen. Howard PearlRChair· Executive Departments and Administration
- Sen. Sharon CarsonRPresident of the Senate
- Rep. Michael MoffettRChair· State-Federal Relations and Veterans Affairs
- Rep. Joe SweeneyRDeputy Majority Leader
Also: Sen. Pat LongD, Sen. Donovan FentonD
Public testimony
No one submitted online testimony on this bill. See the record
Hearings
- 2025-01-239:30 amSenate CommerceSH 100Public hearing
Legislative history
- Jan 9, 2025SenIntroduced 01/09/2025 and Referred to Commerce; SJ 3
- Jan 23, 2025SenHearing: 01/23/2025, Room 100, SH, 10:30 am; SC 7
- Mar 13, 2025SenCommittee Report: Rereferred to Committee, 03/13/2025, Vote 6-0, CC SC 12
- Mar 13, 2025SenRereferred to Committee, MA, VV; 03/13/2025; SJ 7
- Jan 7, 2026Sen: Referred to Interim Study, 01/07/2026; Vote 5-1; CC; SC 46
- Jan 7, 2026SenRefer to Interim Study, MA, VV; 01/07/2026; SJ 1
Coverage
No reporting linked yet.
Documents (PDF)
Bill text & amendments link direct to gc.nh.gov; committee reports stream from the state record.