SB 798: Veterans.

California · Senate · 2025–2026 Regular Session · last verified December 7, 2025

What SB 798 does, verified December 7, 2025

The proposed bill aims to amend a section of the military and veterans code to provide financial assistance to indigent veterans. Currently, counties can grant financial assistance, including burial or cremation expenses, up to $350. The proposed bill would increase this amount to $1,000.

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Last action: July 1 set for first hearing canceled at the request of author. (2025-07-02)Alert me

Author and sponsors

Sen. Susan RubioAuthor · California State Senate

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Recent actions13 total · showing 5

Jul. 02, 2025	July 1 set for first hearing canceled at the request of author.
May. 19, 2025	Referred to Com. on M. & V.A.
May. 05, 2025	Read third time. Passed. (Ayes 38. Noes 0. Page 1010.) Ordered to the Assembly.
May. 05, 2025	Read third time. Passed. (Ayes 38. Noes 0.) Ordered to the Assembly.
May. 05, 2025	In Assembly. Read first time. Held at Desk.

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Latest bill textIntroduced version, February 21, 2025 · 160 words

CALIFORNIA LEGISLATURE— 2025–2026 REGULAR SESSION

Senate Bill

No. 798

Introduced by Senator Rubio

February 21, 2025

An act to amend Section 929 of the Military and Veterans Code, relating to veterans.

LEGISLATIVE COUNSEL'S DIGEST

SB 798, as introduced, Rubio. Veterans.

Existing law authorizes the board of supervisors of any county to grant financial assistance, relief, and support to indigent veterans, as specified. Existing law authorizes this assistance to include the necessary expenses, not to exceed $350, for burial or cremation of any indigent veteran.

This bill would increase that amount to $1,000.

Vote: MAJORITY Appropriation: NO Fiscal Committee: NO Local Program: NO

The people of the State of California do enact as follows:

SECTION 1.

Section 929 of the Military and Veterans Code is amended to read:

929.

The necessary expenses, not to exceed ~~three hundred fifty dollars ($350),~~ one thousand dollars ($1,000), for burial or cremation of any indigent veteran may be paid out of the money available under this article.

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