Bill > AB800

This bill requires the California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation to make three key changes to food provisions in state prisons. First, the department must price all food items in prison vending machines at the same average market retail price as the surrounding community, ensuring that incarcerated individuals are not overcharged for food. Second, the department must consider existing research about how junk foods and snacks contribute to obesity in children and families when making food-related decisions within state prisons. Third, the department is directed to promote more nutritious and locally-sourced food options by encouraging the placement of affordable, fresh, and nutritious food items in prison vending machines and prioritizing food sourcing from local farmers and producers. These provisions aim to improve the quality, affordability, and nutritional value of food available to incarcerated individuals while supporting local agricultural producers.

Budget and Finance, Justice

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