Amends TCA Title 47, Chapter 18 and Title 58, Chapter 3.
Tennessee HB0053 prohibits certain practices by individuals or entities providing services related to veterans' benefits, including charging fees for assistance during a one-year presumptive period after active-duty release, guaranteeing outcomes, and using international call centers for processing personal information. The bill requires written agreements outlining compensation terms and mandates background checks for individuals accessing veterans' sensitive information. Violations are classified as unfair or deceptive acts under the Tennessee Consumer Protection Act, with penalties for non-compliance.
Tennessee HB0053 prohibits certain practices by individuals or entities providing services related to veterans' benefits, including charging fees for assistance during a one-year presumptive period after active-duty release, guaranteeing outcomes, and using international call centers for processing personal information. The bill requires written agreements outlining compensation terms and mandates background checks for individuals accessing veterans' sensitive information. Violations are classified as unfair or deceptive acts under the Tennessee Consumer Protection Act, with penalties for non-compliance.
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