Sacramento Snapshot: Although it divided lawmakers, a bill meant to protect veterans heads to the governor

Senator Bob Archuleta’s SB 694 Passes Senate, Cracks Down on Claim Sharks and Protects Veterans’ Earned Benefits - Los Cerritos Community News

February 2, 2026 Sacramento, CA — Legislation aimed at protecting veterans from predatory practices cleared the California State Senate with bipartisan support and is now awaiting action by the Governor. Senate Bill 694, authored by Bob Archuleta, was approved by the Senate and sent to the Governor’s desk. The measure is co-authored by Pilar Schiavo and Sabrina Cervantes, and co-sponsored by Rob Bonta. The bill targets unaccredited individuals a…

Sacramento Snapshot: Although it divided lawmakers, a bill meant to protect veterans heads to the governor

A divided and emotional Senate gave the final legislative approval to a bill that supporters said would protect veterans from predatory claim sharks, while opponents expressed concern that it would sharply curtail their choices when seeking benefits. Senate Bill 694 from Sen. Bob Archuleta is designed to protect veterans from predatory and deceptive people or companies that claim to help them access their benefits. Archuleta, in an interview aft…

SB 694 Advances, Strengthening Protections Related to Veterans’ Benefits

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