California AB1618 mandates the State Department of Social Services to conduct and publish annual statewide food insecurity surveys.

California AB1618 requires the State Department of Social Services to conduct an annual statewide survey to assess food insecurity, modeled after the USDA Economic Research Service national household food security survey. The first survey must be completed by July 1, 2027, with results made publicly available by October 1, 2027, and annually thereafter. The department may collaborate with public research institutions or external vendors to implement the survey.

California AB1618 mandates the State Department of Social Services to conduct and publish annual statewide food insecurity surveys.

California AB1618 requires the State Department of Social Services to conduct an annual statewide survey to assess food insecurity, modeled after the USDA Economic Research Service national household food security survey. The first survey must be completed by July 1, 2027, with results made publicly available by October 1, 2027, and annually thereafter. The department may collaborate with public research institutions or external vendors to implement the survey.