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flag New York enacts GUARD Act to penalize unaccredited help with veterans' benefits, protecting 688,000 veterans.

flag New York has enacted the GUARD Act, signed by Governor Kathy Hochul, to combat fraud targeting veterans. flag The law imposes fines up to $10,000 and misdemeanor charges on unaccredited individuals who charge fees for assisting with veterans’ benefits claims. flag Proceeds from fines will fund a Veterans' Services Fund to support certified veteran organizations. flag 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. flag The act is part of a broader package including measures to boost disabled veteran employment and designate New York as a Purple Heart state.

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