HB 977

Maryland House of Delegates bill in Session 2026.

Status: introduced. Latest action: May 15, 2026.

Veterans Benefits Matters - Claim Servicers - Requirements.

Bill ID MD-2026-HB-977

Session 2026

Status introduced

Committee Economic Matters

House of Delegates introduced 2026-05-15

Summary

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.

Sponsor

Delegate Allen

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Actions Timeline

Date	Event	Detail
2026-02-06	Introduced	Bill introduced
2026-02-06	Status	introduced
2026-05-15	Latest Action	In the House - Hearing 3/03 at 1:00 p.m.

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