California SB368 aims to prevent excessive price increases on essential goods and services during emergencies.

California SB368 prohibits excessive price increases on essential consumer goods and services during state or local emergencies. The bill targets price hikes on items like housing, food, medical supplies, and gasoline. It allows for a 10% increase if justified by additional costs or contractual agreements. The bill also prohibits evictions during emergencies and mandates enforcement partnerships between the Department of Justice and local prosecutors. Violations are misdemeanors with penalties including fines and imprisonment.

California SB368 aims to prevent excessive price increases on essential goods and services during emergencies.

California SB368 prohibits excessive price increases on essential consumer goods and services during state or local emergencies. The bill targets price hikes on items like housing, food, medical supplies, and gasoline. It allows for a 10% increase if justified by additional costs or contractual agreements. The bill also prohibits evictions during emergencies and mandates enforcement partnerships between the Department of Justice and local prosecutors. Violations are misdemeanors with penalties including fines and imprisonment.