State prisons: food.
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Fiscal committee
No
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No
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- Introduced
- Passed Assembly
- Passed Senate
- To Governor
- Became Law
Overview
Assembly Bill 800 aims to improve the quality and pricing of food available to inmates in California state prisons. The bill mandates that vending machine prices within prisons should match those in the surrounding community. It also directs the Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation to consider research on unhealthy food choices and to prioritize offering healthier, locally sourced options like fresh produce.
Key provisions
- Vending machine prices in prisons must align with local market prices.
- The Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation must consider research on junk food and its impact on health.
- The department should encourage the provision of affordable, fresh, and nutritious food.
- The department should prioritize sourcing food from local farmers and producers.
Who is affected
- Inmates in California state prisons
- The Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation
- Local farmers and producers
Notable changes
- Requires price standardization for vending machine food.
- Introduces a consideration of public health research regarding food choices.
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