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SB 763

Conspiracy against trade: punishment.

2025-2026 Regular Session Introduced by Melissa Hurtado

California law now criminalizes conspiracy against trade with defined penalties, affecting prosecution of coordinated commercial interference and potentially impacting business practices and enforcement.

Chaptered by Secretary of State. Chapter 426, Statutes of 2025.
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Bill Summary · SB 763

Legislative bill overview

SB 763 establishes or modifies criminal penalties for conspiracy against trade in California. The bill was introduced by Senator Melissa Hurtado and became law in October 2025 after passing both chambers of the legislature and receiving gubernatorial approval.

Why is this important

This legislation affects how California prosecutes coordinated efforts to unlawfully interfere with commerce, trade, or business operations. The law's specific provisions could impact enforcement against cartels, price-fixing schemes, market manipulation, and other forms of commercial conspiracy.

Potential points of contention

  • Scope of "conspiracy against trade": The broad language could potentially be interpreted to criminalize legitimate business coordination, labor organizing activities, or competitive practices depending on enforcement discretion
  • Penalty severity: Depending on the punishment structure enacted, penalties may be viewed as either insufficient deterrent or disproportionately harsh for various offense categories
  • Overlap with existing law: Questions about whether this creates redundant criminal statutes or conflicts with federal antitrust laws and existing California commercial regulations

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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