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California Moves to Modernize Antitrust Law as Costs Rise and Market Competition Declines

Senate Judiciary Committee passes Aguiar-Curry’s COMPETE Act to protect consumers, workers, and small businesses from anti-competitive practices

(SACRAMENTO, CA) — Assembly Bill 1776 (AB 1776), the Competition and Opportunity in Markets for a Prosperous, Equitable and Transparent Economy (COMPETE) Act, passed the California State Senate Judiciary Committee late Tuesday evening with a 9-2 vote.

California Assembly Approves Major Antitrust Reform Bill

Aguiar-Curry’s AB 1776 heads to senate with antitrust, small business, labor, and consumer advocates in support

(SACRAMENTO, CA) — Assembly Bill 1776 (AB 1776), the Competition and Opportunity in Markets for a Prosperous, Equitable and Transparent Economy (COMPETE) Act, passed the assembly floor on Wednesday, May 27, with a 44-17 vote. The bill now advances to the State Senate.