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AB 264: Veterans: benefits.
What AB 264 does, verified October 1, 2026
This bill would repeal a prohibition that prevents dependents of veterans from receiving educational benefits if they also receive specified federal educational benefits or duplicate assistance from other government sources. The prohibition applies to dependents of veterans who were killed during military service or are totally disabled. The repeal would allow these dependents to receive the educational benefits without restrictions.
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| Sep. 30, 2026 | Vetoed by Governor. |
| Sep. 03, 2026 | Enrolled and presented to the Governor at 4 p.m. |
| Aug. 27, 2026 | In Assembly. Ordered to Engrossing and Enrolling. |
| Aug. 26, 2026 | Read third time. Passed. Ordered to the Assembly. (Ayes 39. Noes 0.). |
| Aug. 20, 2026 | Read second time. Ordered to third reading. |
Latest bill textEnrolled version, August 30, 2026 · 168 words
| Enrolled August 30, 2026 |
| Passed IN Senate August 26, 2026 |
| Passed IN Assembly May 29, 2025 |
CALIFORNIA LEGISLATURE— 2025–2026 REGULAR SESSION
Assembly Bill
No. 264
| Introduced by Assembly Member Carrillo (Coauthor: Assembly Member Schiavo) |
January 16, 2025 |
An act to repeal Section 896.1 of the Military and Veterans Code, relating to veterans.
LEGISLATIVE COUNSEL'S DIGEST
AB 264, Carrillo. Veterans: benefits.
Existing law establishes various educational benefits for dependents of veterans who were killed during military service or are totally disabled, as specified. Existing law defines “dependent of a veteran” to include the spouse of a totally disabled veteran. Existing law prohibits a dependent of a veteran from receiving these educational benefits during the time the dependent is entitled to receive specified federal educational benefits or duplicate assistance from any other government source.
This bill would repeal that prohibition.
The people of the State of California do enact as follows:
SECTION 1.
Section 896.1 of the Military and Veterans Code is repealed.Text of AB 264 as enrolled, from the official record. Connect Plus keeps every version and highlights what changed.Compare versions