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SB 977·CA·senate

Chain restaurants: children's meals.

Sent to ExecutiveFiled Feb 4, 2026
Sponsor: Akilah Weber Pierson (D)
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Enrolled and presented to the Governor at 4:30 p.m.

Aug 27, 2026

Summary

The bill mandates that any chain restaurant with 20 or more locations must provide at least one children’s meal that meets strict limits on calories, sodium, saturated fat, added sugar, and trans fat, and includes at least two servings of fruit, vegetables, dairy, protein, or whole grains. The qualifying meal must be marked with a special icon on the menu, and staff must be trained on the rules by July 1 2027. Violations are treated as infractions, and the state will not reimburse local agencies for enforcement costs.

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