Chain restaurants must offer at least one healthier children's meal
Restaurant chains with 20 or more locations that sell children's meals must offer at least one with no more than 550 calories, 700 mg of sodium and 15 grams of added sugar, plus two servings such as fruit, vegetables, low-fat dairy, protein or whole grains.
Who it affects
Restaurant chains with 20 or more locations that sell children's meals
When
This law takes effect on January 1, 2027. California laws take effect on January 1 of the year after they are signed, unless the law says otherwise.
- : Signed into law
- : This law takes effect
- : Chains must train employees on the children's meal rules
Official text
California SB 977: Chain restaurants: children’s meals.
On California Legislative Information. The official text is what counts; read it before you act.
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