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| Date | State | Bill No. | Title | Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sept. 11, 2025 | CA | AB 1264 | Requires the Office of Environmental Health Hazard Assessment to Adopt Regulations for Ultra-Processed Foods | Bill Passed - Senate (40 - 0) |
| Sept. 9, 2025 | CA | SB 68 | Requires Restaurants to Disclose Food Allergens on Menus | Concurrence Vote Passed - Senate (39 - 0) |
| Sept. 4, 2025 | CA | AB 592 | Authorizes Restaurants to Operate Using Open Windows or Non-fixed Store Fronts During Hours of Operation | Bill Passed - Senate (39 - 0) |
| Sept. 3, 2025 | CA | AB 1042 | Authorizes the Department of Food and Agriculture to Establish and Oversee the Managed Honeybee Health Program | Bill Passed - Senate (39 - 0) |
| June 27, 2025 | CA | AB 233 | Authorizes Food Truck Owners to Now Sell Beer | Bill Passed - Senate (38 - 0) |
| June 3, 2025 | CA | SB 682 | Prohibits the Distribution or Sale of Food Packaging that Contains Intentionally Added PFAS | Bill Passed - Senate (28 - 7) |
| Date | No. | Title | Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| 9/11 | AB 1264 | Requires the Office of Environmental Health Hazard Assessment to Adopt Regulations for Ultra-Processed Foods | Bill Passed - Senate (40 - 0) |
| 9/09 | SB 68 | Requires Restaurants to Disclose Food Allergens on Menus | Concurrence Vote Passed - Senate (39 - 0) |
| 9/04 | AB 592 | Authorizes Restaurants to Operate Using Open Windows or Non-fixed Store Fronts During Hours of Operation | Bill Passed - Senate (39 - 0) |
| 9/03 | AB 1042 | Authorizes the Department of Food and Agriculture to Establish and Oversee the Managed Honeybee Health Program | Bill Passed - Senate (39 - 0) |
| 6/27 | AB 233 | Authorizes Food Truck Owners to Now Sell Beer | Bill Passed - Senate (38 - 0) |
| 6/03 | SB 682 | Prohibits the Distribution or Sale of Food Packaging that Contains Intentionally Added PFAS | Bill Passed - Senate (28 - 7) |