Newsom signs measure requiring federal accreditation for firms assisting veterans with benefits

Gov. Gavin Newsom on Tuesday signed a measure that prohibits any person or entity from soliciting, charging, or contracting for assistance with veterans’ benefits claims unless they are federally authorized to do so. The law also bans unauthorized fees and strengthens privacy protections for veterans. SB 694, authored by Sen. Bob Archuleta (D-Pico Rivera), targets [...]