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Home/Bills/SB 694California · 2025–2026 Regular Session
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SB 694: Deceptive practices: service members and veterans.

California · Senate · 2025–2026 Regular Session · last verified February 16, 2026

What SB 694 does, verified February 16, 2026

The bill aims to protect service members and veterans from unfair business practices. It expands the definition of "public social services" to include other veterans benefits, making it unlawful to charge unreasonable fees for preparing or advising on these benefits. The bill also restricts the collection of fees from service members' military credentials and prohibits the solicitation of fees for preparing claims for veterans' benefits. Violations of these provisions will be considered misdemeanors.

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Last action: Chaptered by Secretary of State. Chapter 1, Statutes of 2026. (2026-02-10)Alert me
Recent actions38 total · showing 5
Feb. 10, 2026Chaptered by Secretary of State. Chapter 1, Statutes of 2026.
Feb. 10, 2026Approved by the Governor.
Jan. 30, 2026Enrolled and presented to the Governor at 4 p.m.
Jan. 26, 2026Assembly amendments concurred in. (Ayes 25. Noes 6. Page 3280.) Ordered to engrossing and enrolling.
Jan. 26, 2026Consent granted to take up without reference to file.
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