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AB 1830

Ignition interlock devices.

2025-2026 Regular Session Introduced by Juan Alanis and 28 co-sponsors

Requires folic acid fortification for corn masa flour and wet masa products and labels the folic acid content, effective Jan 1, 2026.

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Bill Summary · AB 1830

Summary of AB 1830 (Session 2025-2026) – Ignition interlock devices

Note: The bill text provided appears to describe folic acid fortification in corn masa products, rather than ignition interlock devices. The following summary focuses on the actual provisions, as described in the bill text you provided. If you have a version titled “Ignition interlock devices,” please share the correct text for precise analysis.

Main purpose and intent

  • The bill establishes statewide fortification requirements for folic acid in corn masa flour and wet corn masa products, aligning California’s rules with federal guidance on folic acid usage in masa-based foods.
  • Specifically, it sets minimum folic acid levels for masa ingredients used to manufacture food products sold or used in commerce, and it requires labeling to declare folic acid content on nutrition labels.

Key provisions and changes

  • Effective date: January 1, 2026.
  • Folic acid requirements:
    • Corn masa flour used in the manufacture, sale, distribution, or use as an ingredient in a food product must contain folic acid at a level of 0.7 milligrams per pound of corn masa flour.
    • Wet corn masa product used in the manufacture, sale, distribution, or use as an ingredient in a food product must contain folic acid at a level of 0.4 milligrams per pound of the end product.
  • Labeling and disclosures:
    • Corn masa flour and wet corn masa products must include a declaration of folic acid on the nutrition label, in accordance with applicable federal law and regulations.
  • Exemptions:
    • Snack foods and corn masa flour made by or supplied to certain types of businesses, including cottage food operations or grocery stores that also offer conforming products, would be exempt from these fortification requirements.
  • Regulatory framework:
    • The bill builds on existing state and federal food additive and labeling authorities (Sherman Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Law; federal FDA authority; and related state regulations).
    • It authorizes the California Department of Public Health to oversee enforcement, consistent with existing law.
  • Compliance and enforcement:
    • Violations would be treated as a crime under existing enforcement provisions, with penalties as prescribed by law.
  • Fiscal note and local impact:
    • The bill is structured as a state-mandated local program due to new crime creation, but the California Constitution requires state reimbursement to local agencies for mandated costs. The bill notes that no reimbursement is required for a specified reason.

Who/what would be affected

  • Manufacturers, processors, distributors, and sellers of corn masa flour and wet corn masa products intended for use in food products that are sold or otherwise distributed in California.
  • Food products made with masa ingredients that would come under the 0.7 mg/lb (masa flour) or 0.4 mg/lb (end product) folic acid standards.
  • Labeling and packaging entities responsible for nutrition labeling on masa-based products.
  • Exempt groups include snack foods that fall outside the scope and cottage food operations or grocery stores supplying conforming masa products.

Procedural and timeline aspects

  • Enactment and effective date: January 1, 2026.
  • The bill progresses through standard California legislative process, with committee hearings, floor votes, and potential amendments prior to final passage and Chaptering.
  • If enacted, the act would become law and require compliance by covered masa products and manufacturers beginning in 2026, with ongoing enforcement thereafter.

Overall impact

  • Aims to increase folic acid intake through fortification of masa-based foods, potentially reducing neural tube defect risks in populations consuming masa products.
  • Introduces mandatory fortification and labeling requirements for masa ingredients, with specific mg-per-pound targets.
  • Creates additional regulatory obligations for certain masa suppliers and manufacturers, while providing exemptions for certain small-scale or cottage operations and some snack foods.

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