SB 1365 (Allen D) Unlawful business practices: price gouging.
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(Allen D) Unlawful business practices: price gouging. |
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Introduced: 2/20/2026 Position: Priority Watch |
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Status: 3/19/2026-Set for hearing April 7. |
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Location: 3/4/2026-S. JUD. |
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Summary: The Cartwright Act generally regulates trusts, defined as a combination of capital, skill, or acts by 2 or more persons for certain purposes, including to create or carry out restrictions in trade or commerce. Existing law makes every trust unlawful, against public policy, and void, except as provided. Under existing law, a violation of these provisions is a conspiracy against trade and is punishable by fines or imprisonment, or both, as specified. This bill would similarly authorize the city attorney of any city with a population in excess of 750,000 to initiate and prosecute those actions on behalf of the city or any public agency or political subdivision located wholly within the city, or on behalf of natural persons residing in the city. This bill contains other related provisions and other existing laws. |
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