California AB380 prohibits excessive price increases on essential goods and services during emergencies.

California AB380 aims to prevent price gouging during emergencies by prohibiting increases on essential goods and services. It limits rental price hikes to 10% for housing and commercial real property. It also restricts price increases on goods like food, medical supplies, and building materials to 10% above pre-emergency prices. The bill allows for higher price increases if they are due to additional costs or contractual agreements. Violations are misdemeanors with fines and potential jail time. The bill does not affect evictions for lawful reasons.

California AB380 prohibits excessive price increases on essential goods and services during emergencies.

California AB380 aims to prevent price gouging during emergencies by prohibiting increases on essential goods and services. It limits rental price hikes to 10% for housing and commercial real property. It also restricts price increases on goods like food, medical supplies, and building materials to 10% above pre-emergency prices. The bill allows for higher price increases if they are due to additional costs or contractual agreements. Violations are misdemeanors with fines and potential jail time. The bill does not affect evictions for lawful reasons.