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RI H7742

Bill

Official Source

Status

Introduced

2/12/2026

Primary Sponsor

Terri-Denise Cortvriend

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Origin

House of Representatives

2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Adds pickles and relish to the list of non-refrigerated foods that Rhode Island farmers can manufacture and sell under the farm home food program
  • Currently permitted farm home food products include jams, jellies, preserves, vinegars, double crust fruit pies, yeast breads, maple syrup, candies, fudges, and dried herbs/spices
  • Products may be sold at farmers' markets, farmstands, and other farmer-operated retail locations
  • Farm home kitchens must be registered with the Department of Health and comply with specific sanitation and labeling requirements
  • Takes effect upon passage

Legislative Description

Adds pickles and relish to those foods not requiring refrigeration which are permitted to be manufactured and sold as a farm home food product.

Food And Drugs

Last Action

Introduced, referred to House Health & Human Services

2/12/2026

Committee Referrals

Health & Human Services2/12/2026

Full Bill Text

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