AB-1476
Social Services

Meal program: senior citizens.

Engrossed
CA
2025-2026 Regular Session
0
0
Track

Key Takeaways

  • Expands senior meal programs to allow either hot meals or to-go options for reheating at home.
  • Requires nutrition projects to provide at least one meal per day for five or more days each week.
  • Maintains existing services at senior centers, churches, and other community locations.

Summary

Assembly Member Wallis's proposal to modify California's senior nutrition programs would allow eligible individuals to receive meals either served hot on-site or packaged for home reheating, expanding upon the current requirement for hot meal service only. The change affects programs operating under the McCarthy-Kennick Nutrition Program for the Elderly Act, which serves adults aged 60 and older along with their spouses.

The amendment maintains existing program requirements that nutrition projects provide at least one meal per day for five or more days weekly while introducing flexibility in delivery methods. Projects must continue operating in accessible locations like senior centers, schools, and churches, offering nutrition education and transportation assistance. The proposal preserves requirements for specialized menus accommodating health needs, religious practices, and ethnic preferences.

This modification to meal service options operates within the established framework of California's senior nutrition infrastructure, requiring no additional funding appropriations. Local programs would incorporate the expanded serving options into their operations under existing oversight from the California Commission on Aging and the Health and Human Services Agency.

Key Dates

Next Step
Referred to the Senate Standing Committee on Appropriations
Next Step
Senate Committee
Referred to the Senate Standing Committee on Appropriations
Hearing has not been scheduled yet
Senate Appropriations Hearing
Senate Committee
Senate Appropriations Hearing
Placed on suspense file
Senate Human Services Hearing
Senate Committee
Senate Human Services Hearing
Do pass, but first be re-referred to the Committee on [Appropriations] with the recommendation: To Consent Calendar
Vote on Assembly Floor
Assembly Floor
Vote on Assembly Floor
AB 1476 Wallis Assembly Third Reading
Assembly Appropriations Hearing
Assembly Committee
Assembly Appropriations Hearing
Do pass
Assembly Aging And Long-term Care Hearing
Assembly Committee
Assembly Aging And Long-term Care Hearing
Do pass and be re-referred to the Committee on [Appropriations]
Introduced
Assembly Floor
Introduced
Introduced. To print.

Contacts

Profile
Anna CaballeroD
Senator
Committee Member
Not Contacted
Not Contacted
Profile
Tim GraysonD
Senator
Committee Member
Not Contacted
Not Contacted
Profile
Megan DahleR
Senator
Committee Member
Not Contacted
Not Contacted
Profile
Kelly SeyartoR
Senator
Committee Member
Not Contacted
Not Contacted
Profile
Aisha WahabD
Senator
Committee Member
Not Contacted
Not Contacted
0 of 9 row(s) selected.
Page 1 of 2
Select All Legislators
Profile
Anna CaballeroD
Senator
Committee Member
Profile
Tim GraysonD
Senator
Committee Member
Profile
Megan DahleR
Senator
Committee Member
Profile
Kelly SeyartoR
Senator
Committee Member
Profile
Aisha WahabD
Senator
Committee Member
Profile
Greg WallisR
Assemblymember
Bill Author
Profile
Patrick AhrensD
Assemblymember
Bill Author
Profile
Christopher CabaldonD
Senator
Committee Member
Profile
Laura RichardsonD
Senator
Committee Member

Similar Past Legislation

Bill NumberTitleIntroduced DateStatusLink to Bill
AB-2410
Meal program: senior citizens.
February 2024
Failed
Showing 1 of 1 items
Page 1 of 1

Get Involved

Act Now!

Email the authors or create an email template to send to all relevant legislators.

Introduced By

Greg Wallis
Greg WallisR
California State Assembly Member
Co-Author
Patrick Ahrens
Patrick AhrensD
California State Assembly Member
40% progression
Bill has passed all readings in its first house and is ready to move to the other house (6/2/2025)

Latest Voting History

July 14, 2025
PASS
Senate Committee
Senate Appropriations Hearing
AyesNoesNVRTotalResult
7007PASS

Key Takeaways

  • Expands senior meal programs to allow either hot meals or to-go options for reheating at home.
  • Requires nutrition projects to provide at least one meal per day for five or more days each week.
  • Maintains existing services at senior centers, churches, and other community locations.

Get Involved

Act Now!

Email the authors or create an email template to send to all relevant legislators.

Introduced By

Greg Wallis
Greg WallisR
California State Assembly Member
Co-Author
Patrick Ahrens
Patrick AhrensD
California State Assembly Member

Summary

Assembly Member Wallis's proposal to modify California's senior nutrition programs would allow eligible individuals to receive meals either served hot on-site or packaged for home reheating, expanding upon the current requirement for hot meal service only. The change affects programs operating under the McCarthy-Kennick Nutrition Program for the Elderly Act, which serves adults aged 60 and older along with their spouses.

The amendment maintains existing program requirements that nutrition projects provide at least one meal per day for five or more days weekly while introducing flexibility in delivery methods. Projects must continue operating in accessible locations like senior centers, schools, and churches, offering nutrition education and transportation assistance. The proposal preserves requirements for specialized menus accommodating health needs, religious practices, and ethnic preferences.

This modification to meal service options operates within the established framework of California's senior nutrition infrastructure, requiring no additional funding appropriations. Local programs would incorporate the expanded serving options into their operations under existing oversight from the California Commission on Aging and the Health and Human Services Agency.

40% progression
Bill has passed all readings in its first house and is ready to move to the other house (6/2/2025)

Key Dates

Next Step
Referred to the Senate Standing Committee on Appropriations
Next Step
Senate Committee
Referred to the Senate Standing Committee on Appropriations
Hearing has not been scheduled yet
Senate Appropriations Hearing
Senate Committee
Senate Appropriations Hearing
Placed on suspense file
Senate Human Services Hearing
Senate Committee
Senate Human Services Hearing
Do pass, but first be re-referred to the Committee on [Appropriations] with the recommendation: To Consent Calendar
Vote on Assembly Floor
Assembly Floor
Vote on Assembly Floor
AB 1476 Wallis Assembly Third Reading
Assembly Appropriations Hearing
Assembly Committee
Assembly Appropriations Hearing
Do pass
Assembly Aging And Long-term Care Hearing
Assembly Committee
Assembly Aging And Long-term Care Hearing
Do pass and be re-referred to the Committee on [Appropriations]
Introduced
Assembly Floor
Introduced
Introduced. To print.

Latest Voting History

July 14, 2025
PASS
Senate Committee
Senate Appropriations Hearing
AyesNoesNVRTotalResult
7007PASS

Contacts

Profile
Anna CaballeroD
Senator
Committee Member
Not Contacted
Not Contacted
Profile
Tim GraysonD
Senator
Committee Member
Not Contacted
Not Contacted
Profile
Megan DahleR
Senator
Committee Member
Not Contacted
Not Contacted
Profile
Kelly SeyartoR
Senator
Committee Member
Not Contacted
Not Contacted
Profile
Aisha WahabD
Senator
Committee Member
Not Contacted
Not Contacted
0 of 9 row(s) selected.
Page 1 of 2
Select All Legislators
Profile
Anna CaballeroD
Senator
Committee Member
Profile
Tim GraysonD
Senator
Committee Member
Profile
Megan DahleR
Senator
Committee Member
Profile
Kelly SeyartoR
Senator
Committee Member
Profile
Aisha WahabD
Senator
Committee Member
Profile
Greg WallisR
Assemblymember
Bill Author
Profile
Patrick AhrensD
Assemblymember
Bill Author
Profile
Christopher CabaldonD
Senator
Committee Member
Profile
Laura RichardsonD
Senator
Committee Member

Similar Past Legislation

Bill NumberTitleIntroduced DateStatusLink to Bill
AB-2410
Meal program: senior citizens.
February 2024
Failed
Showing 1 of 1 items
Page 1 of 1