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New York enacts GUARD Act to penalize unaccredited help with veterans' benefits, protecting 688,000 veterans.
New York has enacted the GUARD Act, signed by Governor Kathy Hochul, to combat fraud targeting veterans.
The law imposes fines up to $10,000 and misdemeanor charges on unaccredited individuals who charge fees for assisting with veterans’ benefits claims.
Proceeds from fines will fund a Veterans' Services Fund to support certified veteran organizations.
The law aims to prevent exploitation, ensure only qualified representatives assist with claims, and strengthen protections for the state’s 688,000 veterans—the seventh-largest veteran population in the U.S.
The act is part of a broader package including measures to boost disabled veteran employment and designate New York as a Purple Heart state.
Nueva York promulga la Ley GUARD para penalizar la ayuda no acreditada con los beneficios de veteranos, protegiendo a 688.000 veteranos.