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CA AB1585

Bill

Status

Introduced

1/14/2026

Primary Sponsor

Damon Connolly

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Origin

State Assembly

2025-2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Prohibits wine sold in California from using "American" or "United States" appellation labels unless 100% of the wine is derived from grapes grown in the United States, effective for wine bottled on or after July 1, 2027

  • Current federal law allows wine labeled "American" to contain up to 25% grapes from outside the United States, including from South America, Europe, Australia, or other foreign countries

  • Authorizes the Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control to seize any wine in California that violates the new labeling requirements

  • Cites consumer preference data showing 77% of Americans prefer to buy goods made in the United States and 62% of consumers make conscious efforts to buy locally grown products

  • Expands existing California "Made in U.S.A." labeling protections to wine, aiming to provide truth in labeling so consumers can make informed choices about domestic versus imported wine

Legislative Description

Wine labeling: “American” or “United States” appellation.

Last Action

Referred to Com. on G.O.

2/2/2026

Committee Referrals

Governmental Organization2/2/2026

Full Bill Text

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