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MA H3959

Bill

Status

Introduced

3/31/2025

Primary Sponsor

Sean Garballey

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Origin

House of Representatives

194th General Court

AI Summary

  • Prohibits the manufacture, sale, and distribution of food products containing potassium bromate (CAS 7758-01-2) or propylparaben (CAS 94-13-3) in Massachusetts, effective January 1, 2027

  • Bans six synthetic food dyes from foods sold or provided on public school grounds: Blue 1, Blue 2, Green 3, Red 40, Yellow 5, and Yellow 6, effective December 31, 2028

  • School food dye restrictions include exceptions for sales off school premises, sales at least 30 minutes after the school day ends, and school-sponsored fundraisers and concession stands

  • Department of Public Health required to adopt regulations for compliance testing, reporting requirements, and penalties for violations

  • Exempts food products not intended for Massachusetts commerce and FDA-approved additives used for purposes other than those specified in the bill

Legislative Description

Promoting food safety by prohibiting harmful additives in food products

Last Action

Bill reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on House Ways and Means

11/13/2025

Committee Referrals

Ways and Means11/13/2025
Public Health3/31/2025

Full Bill Text

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