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Home/Bills/SB 854California · 2025–2026 Regular Session
Senate BillChaptered/SignedUnemployment Insurance

SB 854: Unemployment insurance.

California · Senate · 2025–2026 Regular Session · last verified December 6, 2025

What SB 854 does, verified December 6, 2025

This bill would add a new definition to the unemployment insurance code, clarifying what constitutes a "mail" or "mailed" message. The definition would include a writing transmitted through the US postal service or other common mail carrier, as well as electronic transmission. This change aims to ensure consistency and clarity in the administration of unemployment and disability compensation.

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Last action: Chaptered by Secretary of State. Chapter 240, Statutes of 2025. (2025-10-01)Alert me
Recent actions23 total · showing 5
Oct. 01, 2025Chaptered by Secretary of State. Chapter 240, Statutes of 2025.
Oct. 01, 2025Approved by the Governor.
Sep. 03, 2025Enrolled and presented to the Governor at 11 a.m.
Aug. 28, 2025Read third time. Passed. (Ayes 74. Noes 0. Page 2777.) Ordered to the Senate.
Aug. 28, 2025In Senate. Ordered to engrossing and enrolling.
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