SB 493
Unlawful business practices: price gouging.
Vote required
Majority
Fiscal committee
No
Appropriation
No
Current location
Public Safety
Take action
Record your position on this measure.
Sign in to record your position, submit testimony, or contact your legislator.
Sign in to take action- Introduced
- Passed Senate
- Passed Assembly
- To Governor
- Became Law
Bill overview
This bill expands California’s price gouging laws to include situations related to war, in addition to natural and manmade disasters. It prohibits businesses from raising prices on essential goods and services – such as food, medical supplies, fuel, and housing – by more than 10% during a declared state of emergency or local emergency. The bill also includes protections against eviction for residential tenants during these periods and clarifies how prices should be calculated, considering prior pricing and supplier costs. It aims to protect consumers from unfair price increases in times of crisis.
Arguments in favor
Reasons to support this legislation.
No arguments in favor have been submitted.
Submit yoursArguments opposed
Reasons to oppose this legislation.
No arguments opposed have been submitted.
Submit yoursRead the latest version inline or switch to a previous version.