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AB 553: CalFresh: food access.
What AB 553 does, verified December 7, 2025
This bill aims to improve food choices for recipients of a state-funded food assistance program. The state department of social services would be required to maximize all available food choices for these recipients, including hot foods or hot food products ready for immediate consumption, as specified by federal law.
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Last action: Chaptered by Secretary of State - Chapter 38, Statutes of 2025. (2025-07-03)Alert me
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| Jul. 14, 2025 | Chaptered by Secretary of State - Chapter 38, Statutes of 2025. |
| Jul. 14, 2025 | Approved by the Governor. |
| Jul. 11, 2025 | Enrolled and presented to the Governor at 11 a.m. |
| Jul. 03, 2025 | Read third time. Passed. Ordered to the Assembly. (Ayes 35. Noes 0. Page 1932.). |
| Jul. 03, 2025 | In Assembly. Ordered to Engrossing and Enrolling. |