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SB 763: Conspiracy against trade: punishment.
What SB 763 does, verified December 8, 2025
This bill amends the existing Cartwright Act to regulate trusts in trade or commerce. It increases the fine for corporate violators to $6,000,000, and the fine for individual violators to $1,000,000. An additional civil penalty of $1,000,000 can be imposed on a person, corporation, or business entity for violating the act. The bill also makes a technical change to the law. The purpose of the bill is to strengthen penalties for those who engage in conspiracies against trade.
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Last action: Chaptered by Secretary of State. Chapter 426, Statutes of 2025. (2025-09-12)Alert me
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| Oct. 06, 2025 | Chaptered by Secretary of State. Chapter 426, Statutes of 2025. |
| Oct. 06, 2025 | Approved by the Governor. |
| Sep. 23, 2025 | Enrolled and presented to the Governor at 2 p.m. |
| Sep. 13, 2025 | Assembly amendments concurred in. (Ayes 29. Noes 8. Page 3020.) Ordered to engrossing and enrolling. |
| Sep. 12, 2025 | Read third time. Passed. (Ayes 53. Noes 20. Page 3400.) Ordered to the Senate. |