Bill > SB54

This bill amends the California Government Code to modify rules about court fee waivers for low-income individuals by specifically excluding veterans' disability service-connected compensation from being counted as monthly income when determining eligibility for a fee waiver. Currently, individuals can receive a fee waiver if they are receiving certain public benefits or have a monthly income at or below 200% of the federal poverty guidelines. The bill adds a provision that explicitly states that veterans' disability compensation, which is provided to service members who have disabilities resulting from their military service, will not be included when calculating an applicant's monthly income for the purpose of fee waiver qualification. This change means that veterans receiving disability compensation will have an easier path to obtaining a court fee waiver, as their disability payments will not reduce their chances of qualifying based on income. The goal appears to be providing additional financial support and access to the court system for veterans who may have limited financial resources due to service-related disabilities.

Budget and Finance, Justice, Military Affairs and Security

https://leginfo.legislature.ca.gov/faces/billStatusClient.xhtml?bill_id=202520260SB54