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SB-798 • 2026

Veterans.

Veterans.

Healthcare
Passed Legislature

This bill passed both chambers and reached final enrollment, even if later executive action is not shown here.

Sponsor
Rubio
Last action
2025-07-02
Official status
July 1 set for first hearing canceled at the request of author.
Effective date
Not listed

Plain English Breakdown

The official source material does not provide details on how the increased funding will be managed, distributed, or if there are additional impacts on state budgets.

Increase Burial Assistance for Indigent Veterans

The bill increases the financial assistance available for burial or cremation of indigent veterans from $350 to $1,000.

What This Bill Does

  • Increases the amount of money that counties can give to help pay for the burial or cremation of poor veterans.

Who It Names or Affects

  • Indigent veterans
  • Counties that provide burial assistance

Terms To Know

indigent
a person who is very poor and cannot afford basic needs like food, shelter, or medical care.

Limits and Unknowns

  • The bill does not specify how the increased funding will be managed or distributed.
  • It remains unclear if this change will affect state budgets or require additional funds from other sources.

Bill History

  1. 2025-07-02 California Legislative Information

    July 1 set for first hearing canceled at the request of author.

  2. 2025-05-19 California Legislative Information

    Referred to Com. on M. & V.A.

  3. 2025-05-05 California Legislative Information

    In Assembly. Read first time. Held at Desk.

  4. 2025-05-05 California Legislative Information

    Read third time. Passed. (Ayes 38. Noes 0. Page 1010.) Ordered to the Assembly.

  5. 2025-04-30 California Legislative Information

    Read second time. Ordered to consent calendar.

  6. 2025-04-29 California Legislative Information

    From committee: Do pass. Ordered to consent calendar. (Ayes 4. Noes 0. Page 919.) (April 28).

  7. 2025-04-09 California Legislative Information

    Set for hearing April 28.

  8. 2025-03-12 California Legislative Information

    Referred to Com. on M. & V.A.

  9. 2025-02-24 California Legislative Information

    Read first time.

  10. 2025-02-24 California Legislative Information

    From printer. May be acted upon on or after March 24.

  11. 2025-02-21 California Legislative Information

    Introduced. To Com. on RLS. for assignment. To print.

Official Summary Text

SB 798, as introduced, Rubio.
Veterans.
Existing law authorizes the board of supervisors of any county to grant financial assistance, relief, and support to indigent veterans, as specified. Existing law authorizes this assistance to include the necessary expenses, not to exceed $350, for burial or cremation of any indigent veteran.
This bill would increase that amount to $1,000.

Current Bill Text

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