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HB 977 — Maryland

Veterans Benefits Matters - Claim Servicers - Requirements

Requiring a person that is not V.A. accredited that is seeking compensation for certain services related to veterans benefits matters to enter into a certain written fee agreement with the recipient of the services that complies with certain laws; requiring the fee agreement to contain a certain notice; requiring a certain notice to be given orally and acknowledged in writing; prohibiting the imposition or collection of a certain fee under certain circumstances; etc.

Latest action: Hearing 3/03 at 1:00 p.m. · Feb 9, 2026

In committeeAdvertisingAppealsClaimsCommerce and BusinessCommercial Law - Consumer ProtectionContractsDisclosureEthicsFeesNoticesPenalties and SentencesSalaries and CompensationStandards and Best PracticesState Government - Agencies, Offices, and OfficialsUnfair Trade PracticesVeterans

Synopsis written by the legislature's own staff, as published on the official bill page. Status label is derived from the recorded actions. The full text below is the record.

Committees: Economic Matters (House of Delegates)

Updated Mar 17, 2026

Timeline

  1. First Reading Economic Matters

    Feb 6, 2026 · House of Delegates

  2. Hearing 3/03 at 1:00 p.m.

    Feb 9, 2026 · House of Delegates

Sponsored by Nick Allen

No recorded floor votes yet.

How we know this

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