SB 696: Registration of Trademarks
GENERAL BILL by Martin
Registration of Trademarks; Removing provisions relating to the classification of goods and services for trademark purposes; requiring the Department of State to adopt a federal system of classification each year; requiring publication of the classification as part of the trademark registration application; requiring the department to establish and maintain a secure Internet website that allows submission of an online trademark registration application and renewal application, etc.
Effective Date: 7/1/2026
Last Action: 1/8/2026 Senate - On Committee agenda-- Commerce and Tourism, 01/13/26, 4:00 pm, 110 Senate Building
Bill Text: Web Page | PDF
Last Action: 1/8/2026 Senate - On Committee agenda-- Commerce and Tourism, 01/13/26, 4:00 pm, 110 Senate Building
Bill Text: Web Page | PDF
Senate Committee References:
Bill History
| Date | Chamber | Action |
|---|---|---|
| 12/2/2025 | Senate |
• Filed |
| 12/16/2025 | Senate |
• Referred to Commerce and Tourism; Appropriations Committee on Transportation, Tourism, and Economic Development; Rules |
| 1/8/2026 | Senate |
• On Committee agenda-- Commerce and Tourism, 01/13/26, 4:00 pm, 110 Senate Building |