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LA HB403
Bill
Status
2/25/2026
Primary Sponsor
Kimberly Coates
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AI Summary
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Raises the annual gross sales threshold for low-risk homemade food producers to qualify for exemption from the Sanitary Code and food safety laws from $30,000 to $100,000
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Producers of low-risk homemade foods selling below the threshold remain exempt from food safety and sanitary inspection requirements
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Amends R.S. 40:4.9(B) governing home-based food preparation for public consumption
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Allows small-scale home food businesses to expand operations more than threefold before becoming subject to commercial food safety regulations
Legislative Description
Provides for the production of homemade food for sale to the public
SMALL BUSINESS
Last Action
Read by title, under the rules, referred to the Committee on Health and Welfare.
3/9/2026