State • California

AB 2302: Food safety: infant formula.

Celeste RodriguezHearing Scheduled

AB 2302 status: Hearing Scheduled — In committee: Set, first hearing. Hearing canceled at the request of author (updated Jul 1, 2026).

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What this bill does

Overall score

Score75/100 civic fit
RiskModerate risk
ImpactHigh impact

Bill summary

Official

Existing law, the Sherman Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Law, provides for the regulation of various subjects relating to the manufacturing, processing, labeling, advertising, and sale of food, drugs, and cosmetics, under the administration and enforcement of the State Department of Public Health. A violation of these provis...

Key analysis

Constitutionality70%
Bipartisan60%
Public opinion70%
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Impact analysis

Environment

Mixed / Neutral
50%

Benefits

  • No direct environmental benefit identified

Risks

  • No direct environmental risk identified

Economy

Positive Outlook
60%

Benefits

  • Increases transparency for consumers, potentially boosting confidence in the market.
  • Establishes clear testing standards, potentially leading to more consistent product quality.

Risks

  • Imposes new testing and disclosure costs on manufacturers and brand owners.
  • Potential for increased regulatory burden and compliance challenges.

Society

Positive Outlook
80%

Benefits

  • Enhances infant safety by requiring regular testing for heavy metals in infant formula.
  • Increases consumer access to crucial product safety information.
  • Mandates disclosure of test results, empowering parents to make informed choices.

Risks

  • Potential for increased infant formula costs passed on to consumers.
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How trustworthy & consequential it is

Source

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Confidence

high

high

Analysis status

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Warning

The effectiveness of the bill relies on the accuracy and integrity of the testing conducted by manufacturers and brand owners.

Limitation

The bill amends existing law; full understanding requires review of referenced sections of the Sherman Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Law.

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Where it stands

Introduced

Complete
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Committee

Current

In committee: Set, first hearing. Hearing canceled at the request of author.

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Floor

Upcoming
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Governor

Upcoming
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Enacted

Upcoming
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