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CA SB694
Bill
Status
Passed
2/10/2026
Primary Sponsor
Bob Archuleta
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AI Summary
- Expands consumer protection laws to classify "veterans benefits" as public social services, making it unlawful to charge unreasonable fees for helping veterans obtain these benefits
- Defines an unreasonable fee for veterans benefits as any amount exceeding what a VA-accredited attorney or claims agent could legally charge
- Prohibits requiring current or former service members to log into or share credentials for Department of Defense, Veterans Affairs, or Homeland Security computer systems in connection with any transaction
- Bans soliciting, charging, or receiving fees for preparing or prosecuting VA benefits claims, except as allowed under federal law for accredited attorneys and claims agents
- Makes violations a misdemeanor punishable by up to one year imprisonment or a fine up to $1,000, or both, and renders violating contracts void
Legislative Description
Deceptive practices: service members and veterans.
Last Action
Chaptered by Secretary of State. Chapter 1, Statutes of 2026.
2/10/2026
Committee Referrals
Rules9/9/2025
Judiciary9/8/2025
Rules9/8/2025
Appropriations7/9/2025
Judiciary7/2/2025
Military and Veterans Affairs5/29/2025
Appropriations4/29/2025
Military & Veterans Affairs3/5/2025
Rules2/21/2025
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