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Attachment 5 - California Enacts Law Requiring Plant-Based Options in State Facilities - Animal Legal Defense FundDecember 10, 2018I Animal Law Update California Enacts Law Requiring Plant-Based Options in State Facilities By Nicole Pallotta, Academic Outreach Manager n September 2018, California Governor Jerry Brown signed SB 1138 , a law that makes California the first state in the nation to require prisons, hospitals, nursing homes, and other state-operated facilities to offer plant-based meals. The law defines plant-based meals as “entire meals that contain no animal products or byproducts, including meat, poultry, fish, dairy, or eggs.” Menu ATTACHMENT 5 According to Senator Nancy Brown , the bill’s author, “Americans have shown a growing interest in low-meat and no-meat diets… But people who are confined to prisons, hospitals or other healthcare facilities aren’t always given the opportunity to choose non-meat options.” In addition to the importance of access to plant-based meals for individuals in these facilities, “offering plant-based options in these institutions gives California a chance to further its climate protection and water conservation goals.” The Los Angeles City Council is also considering legislation that, if approved, would require all movie theaters and large-scale entertainment venues that sell food to provide at least one vegan protein entrée option on their menus. This law would include concessions at city-operated venues, parks, the Los Angeles Zoo, Meals on Wheels programs, and Los Angeles International Airport restaurants. Councilman Paul Koretz, who introduced this proposal on December 5, 2018, said combating climate change is his chief motivation, and cited several studies linking the meat and dairy industries and the environment. Further Reading: ● Rosengard, David B. “ Three Hots and a Cot and a Lot of Talk’: Discussing Federal Rights-Based Avenues for Prisoner Access to Vegan Meals .” (23 Animal L. [i] (2016-2017) Donate to Protect Animals Help animals win the legal protections they so desperately need and deserve, and ensure they have an advocate in courtrooms and legislatures across the country. TAKE ACTION NOW FOCUS AREA Farmed Animals HOW WE WORK Legislation Tags:Pig Location:California RESOURCES Farmed Animals Laws that Protect Animals Animal Cruelty-Free Guide RELATED CONTENT Wins for Animals in the 2018 Midterm Election Animal Advocacy Groups and Food Law Center Urge FDA Not to Bow to Industry Pressure to Restrict Plant-Based Dairy Labels Animal Advocates Urge USDA and the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services to Incorporate Plant-Based Diets Animal Law Update Press Release Press Release Chicken Cow RELATED Court Strikes Down Second Iowa Ag-Gag Law Public interest coalition celebrates another win against unconstitutional statute barring undercover investigations at factory farms Short Film Released Following Three Appellate Court Decisions Concerning Ag-Gag Challenges Edie Falco narrates the Animal Legal Defense Fund film demanding transparency in factory farming Appeals Court Sends Hormel “Natural Choice” Deceptive Advertising Case to Trial D.C. Court of Appeals rules Animal Legal Defense Fund can pursue its claims March 15, 2022 Press Release September 14, 2021 Press Release September 2, 2021 Press Release Join Us. Sign up for our newsletter name@example.com SUBMIT DONATE Follow Us. Back to Top The Animal Legal Defense Fund is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization. Our EIN number is 94-2681680. The Animal Legal Defense Fund is rated four-stars by Charity Navigator, is a Platinum Level GuideStar Exchange participant, a Better Business Bureau Accredited Charity, and an Independent Charity Seal of Excellence awardee, ensuring that we meet the highest standards of accountability, efficiency, and impact. For intellectual property information and terms of use, visit our Intellectual Property Terms of Use page. For privacy policy and ad & cookie policy information, visit our Privacy Policy pages. Animal Legal Defense Fund, National Headquarters 525 East Cotati Avenue, Cotati, CA 94931 (707) 795-2533 | info@aldf.org To update your payment information, visit our Member Center.