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Introduced
02/21/2025
02/21/2025
In Committee
09/09/2025
09/09/2025
Crossed Over
05/23/2025
05/23/2025
Passed
02/10/2026
02/10/2026
Dead
Signed/Enacted/Adopted
02/10/2026
02/10/2026
Introduced Session
2025-2026 Regular Session
Bill Summary
An act to amend Section 1770 of the Civil Code, and to amend Section 401 of the Military and Veterans Code, relating to unfair business practices.
AI Summary
This bill aims to protect service members and veterans from deceptive business practices by expanding existing laws. It clarifies that "public social services" includes additional veterans benefits and defines an "unreasonable fee" for federal veterans benefits as any fee exceeding what an accredited attorney or claims agent could charge. The bill also prohibits requiring current or former service members to log in to or share credentials for accessing Department of Defense, Department of Veterans Affairs, or Department of Homeland Security computer systems, and makes it illegal to charge fees for preparing or prosecuting claims for veterans benefits, with violations potentially leading to misdemeanor charges.
Committee Categories
Budget and Finance, Justice, Military Affairs and Security
Sponsors (5)
Bob Archuleta (D)*,
Sabrina Cervantes (D)*,
Jeff Gonzalez (R),
Pilar Schiavo (D),
Catherine Stefani (D),
Last Action
Chaptered by Secretary of State. Chapter 1, Statutes of 2026. (on 02/10/2026)
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