Policy Issues

To read general information about the legislative process, click on the links below.

• Life Cycle of a Bill
• Legislative Deadlines

2025-26 California State Legislature bills of interest:

• AB 957 (Ortega) – Tobacco-free pharmacies
  • FAQs on Tobacco-free pharmacies
• AB 573 (Rogers) – Tobacco license fee
  • Policy Brief on Tobacco Retailer License Enforcement

Sacramento County

Read about the exemption to Sacramento’s restrictions and the loophole it created for tobacco retailers.

• Healthy Food Exemption Policy Brief