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.