SB 1138, Plant Based Meals, would require California health facilities and prisons to make available wholesome, plant-based meals that meet the needs of patients and inmates.  Plant-based meals, containing the healthiest possible foods, are mostly unavailable to inmates. Vegetarian meals are required to be provided upon request of an inmate with any religious, personal, or ethical dietary need, but often times, these meals are not strictly plant based and contain milk or egg products.