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SB 694: Deceptive practices: service members and veterans.
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
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| Feb. 10, 2026 | Chaptered by Secretary of State. Chapter 1, Statutes of 2026. |
| Feb. 10, 2026 | Approved by the Governor. |
| Jan. 30, 2026 | Enrolled and presented to the Governor at 4 p.m. |
| Jan. 26, 2026 | Assembly amendments concurred in. (Ayes 25. Noes 6. Page 3280.) Ordered to engrossing and enrolling. |
| Jan. 26, 2026 | Consent granted to take up without reference to file. |