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For CAFB’s full 2026 Policy Agenda and state budget priorities, go to our Policy Page.

Bills will be added to this list in the next few weeks.

Anti-Hunger Bills (2026):

SB 881 (McNerney) – Extending Tax Credits & Assistance Vital to Food Banks

This bill will extend the ability for farmers,growers, and food producers to receive tax credits for donating surplus food to food banks and it will extend the option for California taxpayers to donate to foodbanks on their state tax returns.

Sponsor(s): California Association of Food Banks, Californians Against Waste

Position: Sponsor

Status: Introduced

Bill Text

AB 1049 (Rodriguez) – California Food Assistance Program – Sponsor Deeming

This bill would remove sponsor deeming from the California Food Assistance Program as part of the Food4All campaign.

Sponsor(s): Nourish California, California Immigrant Policy Center

Position: Support

Status: Passed Assembly Floor

Bill Text | Factsheet

*This page was last updated on January 30, 2026

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