1076A

On page 1, line 19, of the Introduced bill, delete " Act" and insert " section"

On page 1, line 26, of the Introduced bill, after "status." delete "Section 2. That a NEW SECTION be added to chapter 33A-2:"

On page 2, line 1, of the Introduced bill, after "33A-2:" delete "Any person who receives any money, thing of value, or financial benefit for preparing, presenting, prosecuting, advising, consulting, or assisting any individual with regard to a veterans benefits matter before the United States Department of Veterans Affairs, the United States Department of Defense, or the South Dakota Department of Veterans Affairs must be held to the same ethical standard as an attorney is held to in the South Dakota Rules of Professional Conduct regarding the following areas:

(1) Advertising;

(2) Solicitation of new clients;

(3) Confidentiality;

(4) Duty of care;

(5) Duty of honesty; and

(6) Duty to zealously pursue what is in the best interest of the client."