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CT HB05869

Bill

Official Source

Status

Introduced

1/22/2025

Primary Sponsor

Michael Shannon

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Origin

House of Representatives

2025 General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Local and regional boards of education would be prohibited from offering food products containing specified artificial dyes and colorants in school cafeterias

  • Banned substances include Blue Dye #1, Blue Dye #2, Green Dye #3, Red Dye #40, Yellow Dye #5, Yellow Dye #6, and titanium dioxide (listed as "lithium dioxide" in the bill)

  • Amends Title 10 of Connecticut general statutes governing education

  • Referred to the Education Committee for consideration during the January 2025 session

Legislative Description

An Act Prohibiting Food Products In School Cafeterias That Contain Certain Dyes And Colorants.

Last Action

Referred to Joint Committee on Education

1/22/2025

Committee Referrals

Education1/22/2025

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