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CA SB764

Bill

Status

Vetoed

10/13/2025

Primary Sponsor

Akilah Weber Pierson

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Origin

Senate

2025-2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Chain restaurants (20+ locations with the same name and substantially similar menus) must offer at least one children's meal meeting specific nutrition standards: no more than 550 calories, 700mg sodium, 10% calories from saturated fat, 15g added sugar, and zero trans fat

  • The healthy children's meal must include at least 2 servings from specified food groups: ½ cup fruit, ½ cup vegetables, ½ cup nonfat/low-fat dairy, a serving of meat/meat alternative, or 8+ grams of whole grains

  • Restaurants must display a prominent icon or symbol on menus to identify the children's meal that meets these nutrition requirements, with text displayed at least as large as the item name

  • Chain restaurants must train employees on compliance with these requirements by July 1, 2026, incorporating the information into both new employee training and ongoing training programs

  • Violations constitute an infraction under the California Retail Food Code, which is enforced by local agencies

Legislative Description

Chain restaurants: children’s meals.

Last Action

Veto sustained.

3/2/2026

Committee Referrals

Appropriations7/9/2025
Health6/5/2025
Appropriations4/10/2025
Health3/12/2025
Rules2/21/2025

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