Senate Bill No. 434, introduced by Senator Fesi, amends the State Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Law by updating the definitions related to drugs and introducing a new definition for vaccines. Specifically, the bill modifies the existing definition of "drug" to include any food intended for human consumption that intentionally contains a vaccine or vaccine material. This change broadens the scope of what is considered a drug under the law, thereby encompassing foods that have been fortified with vaccines.

Additionally, the bill establishes a new definition for "vaccine or vaccine material," which is defined as a substance intended to stimulate the production of antibodies and provide immunity against disease. This definition includes substances prepared from the causative agent of a disease or synthetic substitutes that act as antigens without causing the disease, and it specifies that these vaccines must be authorized or approved by the United States Food and Drug Administration. The provisions of this bill are set to take effect on August 1, 2026.

Statutes affected:
SB434 Original: 40:602(5)