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GA SB278

Bill

Status

Introduced

2/26/2025

Primary Sponsor

Sally Harrell

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Origin

Senate

2025-2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Requires corn masa flour sold in Georgia to contain 0.7 milligrams of folic acid per pound, and wet corn masa products to contain 0.4 milligrams per pound, effective July 1, 2027

  • Mandates nutrition labels declaring folic acid content and product labels indicating the product contains corn masa

  • Exempts snack foods (chips, crisps, extruded products), cottage food operators, and food service establishments from the folic acid requirements

  • Authorizes the Commissioner of Agriculture to promulgate rules and regulations for implementation

  • Violations constitute a misdemeanor punishable by up to 12 months confinement, a fine up to $1,000, or both

Legislative Description

Standards, Labeling, and Adulteration of Food; corn masa flour and wet corn masa products to contain certain amounts of folic acid; require

Last Action

Senate Tabled

3/6/2026

Committee Referrals

Agriculture and Consumer Affairs2/27/2025

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