AB-1674 (Ahrens): Food Affordability Act
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Legislation Details
Bill Name: Food Affordability Act
Bill Number: AB-1674
Bill Author(s): Assembly Member Patrick J. Ahrens
Legislative Session / Year: 2026
State: California
AVFCA Position: Support
Bill Synopsis: This bill establishes the Food Desert Elimination Grant Program under the Department of Food and Agriculture to expand access to nutritious foods in low-access, low-income areas designated as food deserts, and regions vulnerable to becoming such zones. This targeted incentive framework addresses nutritional disparities by incentivizing private sector entry into underserved communities, ensuring healthier options reach residents who otherwise face significant barriers.
LegInfo Bill Link: https://leginfo.legislature.ca.gov/faces/billNavClient.xhtml?bill_id=202520260AB1674
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Effective Date if Passed: 01/01/2028
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Referred to Assembly Policy Committee(s)
Introduced
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03/26/26 Set FOR Hearing ON 08-APR-26 9 a.m., From committee: Do pass and re-refer to Com. on H. and C.D. (Ayes 5. Noes 0.) (March 25). Re-referred to Com. on H. and C.D."
03/12/26 Set FOR Hearing ON 25-MAR-26 1:30 p.m.
03/02/26 Referred to Coms. on AGRI. and H. & C.D.
02/03/26 From printer. May be heard in committee March 5.
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