SB-1134 (Strickland): SNAP to Thrive: Shop Nutritiously and
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Legislation Details
Bill Name: SNAP to Thrive: Shop Nutritiously and Preventatively to Thrive Act
Bill Number: SB-1134
Bill Author(s): Senator Tony Strickland
Legislative Session / Year: 2026
State: California
AVFCA Position: Support
Bill Synopsis: This bill would require the California Department of Social Services to seek a federal waiver from the USDA restricting CalFresh benefits from being used to purchase soft drinks, candy, prepackaged desserts, and any food product classified as an ultra-processed food of concern. SB-1134 represents a fundamental pivot in the state's approach to nutrition assistance, moving beyond simply maximizing food choices for recipients and instead leveraging the purchasing power of public benefits to steer consumption away from products directly linked to chronic disease and poor health outcomes in low-income communities.
LegInfo Bill Link: https://leginfo.legislature.ca.gov/faces/billNavClient.xhtml?bill_id=202520260SB1134
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Effective Date if Passed: 01/07/2027
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Referred to Senate Policy Committee(s)
Referred to Senate Rules Committee
BILL STATUS DETAIL
02/26/26 Referred to Com. on HUMAN S.
02/17/26 Introduced. Read first time. To Com. on RLS. for assignment. To print.
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