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HomeMilitary and Veterans CodeDiv. 4Ch. 3§ 811 Reservist Spouse Dependent Benefits

§ 811 Reservist Spouse Dependent Benefits

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§ 811 Reservist Spouse Dependent Benefits

This law says that if a reservist is called to active duty, their spouse or kids can get the same benefits as the reservist. But it only covers things that happened before the reservist was called to duty.

Key Takeaways

  • •If a reservist is called to active duty, their family can get the same benefits as the reservist.
  • •The benefits only cover things that happened before the reservist was called to duty.
  • •This law starts on January 1, 2025.

Example

A reservist gets called to active duty and has a car loan they took out before being called.

Their spouse can get help with the car loan payments because the loan was taken out before the reservist was called to duty.

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§ 811 Reservist Spouse Dependent Benefits

(a) The spouse or legal dependent, or both, of a reservist who is called to active duty, shall be entitled to the benefits accorded to a reservist under this chapter, provided that the reservist is eligible for the benefits. (b) This chapter applies only to an obligation specified in this chapter that was incurred prior to the date that a reservist was called to their current period of active duty. (Amended by Stats. 2024, Ch. 129, Sec. 66. (SB 1097) Effective January 1, 2025.)

Last verified: January 11, 2026

Key Terms

spouselegal dependentreservistactive dutybenefitsobligation

Related Statutes

  • § 800 Reservist Payment Deferral Rights
  • § 801 Reservist Mortgage Protection Definition
  • § 224 National Guard Officer Rank Rules
  • § 230 Retired Military Officer Recall
  • § 258 Emergency Retired Military Recall

References

  • Official text at leginfo.legislature.ca.gov
  • California Legislature. Military and Veterans Code. Section 811.
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