2A7F4080FE35D68D87258C49006BA2BE Hearing Summary

Representative Richardson and Representative Carter, co-prime bill sponsors, presented House Bill 25-1233, concerning persons who provide assistance with veterans' benefits claims. The bill creates a deceptive trade practice for certain prohibited services when assisting with a veterans’ benefits matter. Representative Richardson and Representative Carter responded to questions from the committee.

John Ellis, representing
themself, testified in opposition to the bill. Scott Feldt, representing
Disabled American Veterans, testified in opposition to the bill. Steve
Kjonaas, representing the Veterans of Foreign Wars Colorado Headquarters,
testified in opposition to the bill. Su Ryden, representing the United
Veterans Coalition, testified in opposition to the bill. Dr. Adam Weissman,
representing REE Medical LLC, testified in opposition to the bill. Megan
Kondrachuk, representing the Military and Veterans Affairs Section of the
Colorado Bar Association, testified in opposition to the bill.



The panelists
responded to questions from the committee.

William Taylor, representing
Veterans Guardian, testified in support of the bill. Bruce Cowan, representing
the Department of Military and Veterans Affairs, testified in support of
the bill. Ray Colas, representing the Veteran Benefits Guide, testified
in support of the bill.



The panelists
responded to questions from the committee.

Representative Keltie made comments to the committee. Representative Richardson explained amendment L.001 (Attachment A).

Representative Carter and Representative Richardson made concluding remarks on the bill. Committee members commented on the bill.