California Senate Bill 918
Session 20252026
Food facilities: retail food safety.
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Passed Assembly on Jul 2, 2026
Origin Chamber
Senate
Type
Bill
Bill Number
918
State
California
Session
20252026
Motion Text
Consent Calendar 2nd SB918 Seyarto et al.
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Summary
Existing law, the California Retail Food Code, establishes uniform health and sanitation standards for retail food facilities, which are primarily enforced by local public health agencies. Violation of the California Retail Food Code is a misdemeanor, except as otherwise provided. Existing law limits the size of a passthrough window service opening to 216 square inches, and requires the opening to be provided with a solid or screened window, equipped with a self-closing device. Existing law authorizes a passthrough window of up to 432 square inches if equipped with an air curtain device.
This bill would remove the requirement that the 216 square inch solid or screened window has to be equipped with a self-closing device. The bill would require a passthrough window service opening of up to 432 square inches to be equipped with an air curtain device or a self-closing device. The bill would require a passthrough window service opening that is larger than 432 square inches to be equipped with both a self-closing device and an air curtain device. The bill would require a passthrough window or other service opening to be used specifically for food delivery operations and not as a general entrance or exit for employees or customers. By expanding the scope of an existing crime, this bill would impose a state-mandated local program.
The California Constitution requires the state to reimburse local agencies and school districts for certain costs mandated by the state. Statutory provisions establish procedures for making that reimbursement.
This bill would provide that no reimbursement is required by this act for a specified reason.
01/28/26 - Introduced
January 28, 2026
03/11/26 - Amended Senate
March 11, 2026
04/06/26 - Amended Senate
April 6, 2026
06/11/26 - Amended Assembly
June 11, 2026
03/23/26- Senate Health
March 23, 2026
04/14/26- Sen. Floor Analyses
April 14, 2026
06/08/26- Assembly Health
June 8, 2026
06/22/26- Assembly Appropriations
June 22, 2026
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07/02/2026
Senate
In Senate. Concurrence in Assembly amendments pending.
07/02/2026
Assembly
Read third time. Passed. Ordered to the Senate.
06/25/2026
Assembly
Read second time. Ordered to consent calendar.
06/24/2026
Assembly
From committee: Do pass. Ordered to consent calendar. (Ayes 15. Noes 0.) (June 24).
06/11/2026
Assembly
Read second time and amended. Re-referred to Com. on APPR.
06/10/2026
Assembly
From committee: Do pass as amended and re-refer to Com. on APPR. with recommendation: To consent calendar. (Ayes 15. Noes 0.) (June 9).
05/04/2026
Assembly
Referred to Com. on HEALTH.
04/16/2026
Assembly
In Assembly. Read first time. Held at Desk.
04/16/2026
Senate
Read third time. Passed. (Ayes 38. Noes 0. Page 3920.) Ordered to the Assembly.
04/14/2026
Senate
Read second time. Ordered to consent calendar.
04/13/2026
Senate
From committee: Be ordered to second reading pursuant to Senate Rule 28.8 and ordered to consent calendar.
04/10/2026
Senate
Set for hearing April 13.
04/06/2026
Senate
Read second time and amended. Re-referred to Com. on APPR.
03/26/2026
Senate
From committee: Do pass as amended and re-refer to Com. on APPR. with recommendation: To consent calendar. (Ayes 11. Noes 0. Page 3689.) (March 25).
03/11/2026
Senate
From committee with author's amendments. Read second time and amended. Re-referred to Com. on HEALTH.
03/09/2026
Senate
Set for hearing March 25.
02/11/2026
Senate
Referred to Com. on HEALTH.
01/29/2026
Senate
From printer. May be acted upon on or after February 28.
01/28/2026
Senate
Introduced. Read first time. To Com. on RLS. for assignment. To print.
Sources
Record Created
Jan 29, 2026 8:32:53 AM
Record Updated
Jul 3, 2026 9:10:51 AM