Companies filing federal merger notices must also send a copy to California's Attorney General
Companies that file a federal Hart-Scott-Rodino premerger notice must file a copy with the California Attorney General within one business day if they are based in California or have California sales of at least 20% of the federal threshold. Fines reach $25,000 a day.
Who it affects
Companies planning mergers or acquisitions that require federal premerger filing
When
This law takes effect on January 1, 2027. California laws take effect on January 1 of the year after they are signed, unless the law says otherwise.
- : Signed into law
- : This law takes effect
Official text
California SB 25: Antitrust: premerger notification.
On California Legislative Information. The official text is what counts; read it before you act.
Not legal advice. Plain-English summaries to help you find what changes and when. Not legal advice: read the official text, and ask a lawyer about your situation.