Assembly BillFailedPenal
AB 800: State prisons: food.
What AB 800 does, verified February 3, 2026
The bill aims to improve the food options in state prisons. It requires the department of corrections to ensure that food items sold in prison vending machines are priced at the same average market retail price as in the community where the prison is located. Additionally, the department must consider research on junk foods and snacks as a cause of obesity and encourage the provision of affordable, fresh, and nutritious food items in prison vending machines. The department should also source food items from local farmers and producers to promote healthier options.
Bill journey
✓IntroducedComplete
2In CommitteeCurrent
3First Chamber FloorPending
4Second ChamberPending
5GovernorPending
6ChapteredPending
Last action: From committee: Filed with the Chief Clerk pursuant to Joint Rule 56. (2026-02-02)Alert me
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| Feb. 02, 2026 | From committee: Filed with the Chief Clerk pursuant to Joint Rule 56. |
| Jan. 31, 2026 | Died pursuant to Art. IV, Sec. 10(c) of the Constitution. |
| May. 23, 2025 | In committee: Held under submission. |
| Apr. 09, 2025 | In committee: Set, first hearing. Referred to APPR. suspense file. |
| Mar. 26, 2025 | From committee: Do pass and re-refer to Com. on APPR. (Ayes 6. Noes 1.) (March 25). Re-referred to Com. on APPR. |