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LA SB57

Bill

Status

Introduced

2/18/2026

Primary Sponsor

Patrick McMath

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Origin

Senate

2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Adds "foods for special dietary use" (as defined in 21 CFR Part 105) to the list of products exempt from Louisiana's food labeling requirements for artificial colors, additives, and banned chemicals

  • Existing exemptions remain in place for FDA-regulated drugs and dietary supplements, alcoholic beverages, food prepared in retail establishments, and medical food

  • Amends R.S. 40:661(C)(2), which was originally enacted by Act No. 463 of the 2025 Regular Session

  • Effective January 1, 2028

Legislative Description

Provides relative to nutrition. (1/1/28)

PUBLIC HEALTH

Last Action

Introduced in the Senate; read by title. Rules suspended. Read second time and referred to the Committee on Health and Welfare.

3/9/2026

Committee Referrals

Health & Welfare2/18/2026

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