Nutrition benefits: sweetened drinks and candy.

Legislative status

1. Introduced
2. In Committee
3. Reported by Committee
4. Floor Vote Scheduled
5. Passed One Chamber
6. Passed Both Chambers
7. Sent to Executive
8. Signed into Law

Summary

The bill would stop people who receive CalFresh (SNAP) benefits, and certain non‑citizen recipients of the California Food Assistance Program, from using those benefits to purchase sugary drinks or candy, unless they buy them at a restaurant. The Department of Social Services must enforce the ban and may need a USDA waiver before it can take effect. The measure is currently in committee and has only been heard for testimony.

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Hearings

• Human Services Committee Hearing
  Human Services · Apr 23, 2026

History

1. Apr 23, 2026In committee: Hearing for testimony only.
2. Apr 13, 2026Re-referred to Com. on HUM. S.
3. Apr 9, 2026From committee chair, with author's amendments: Amend, and re-refer to Com. on HUM. S. Read second time and amended.
4. Mar 9, 2026Referred to Com. on HUM. S.
5. Feb 19, 2026From printer. May be heard in committee March 21.
6. Feb 18, 2026Read first time. To print.

Sponsors

• Patterson · sponsor

Bill text

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