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SB 977: Chain restaurants: children’s meals.
What SB 977 does, verified August 25, 2026
This bill aims to improve children's health by requiring chain restaurants to offer meals that meet minimum nutrition standards. The meal must not exceed 550 calories and include at least two servings of specified food types and quantities. The bill also requires chain restaurants to label their compliant meals with an icon or symbol on the menu. Additionally, the bill mandates that chain restaurants provide employees with training on how to comply with these requirements by July 1, 2027.
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Last action: Assembly amendments concurred in. (Ayes 39. Noes 0.) Ordered to engrossing and enrolling. (2026-08-24)Alert me
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| Aug. 24, 2026 | Assembly amendments concurred in. (Ayes 39. Noes 0.) Ordered to engrossing and enrolling. |
| Aug. 19, 2026 | In Senate. Concurrence in Assembly amendments pending. |
| Aug. 19, 2026 | Read third time. Passed. Ordered to the Senate. |
| Aug. 13, 2026 | Read second time. Ordered to third reading. |
| Aug. 13, 2026 | From committee: Do pass. (Ayes 14. Noes 1.) (August 13). |