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HF3271 (Legislative Session 94 (2025-2026))

Sale of foods containing FD&C Yellow No. 5 or 6 to schools prohibited.

Related bill: SF3482

AI Generated Summary

Purpose of the Bill

The purpose of this bill is to protect consumers, particularly school-aged children, by restricting the sale of certain food products that contain synthetic food dyes. Specifically, it targets foods containing the color additives FDC Yellow No. 5 and FDC Yellow No. 6, which are commonly used to enhance the appearance of food.

Main Provisions

  • The bill prohibits the sale, distribution, or offer of foods containing FDC Yellow No. 5 or FDC Yellow No. 6 to schools in Minnesota.
  • The restriction applies to all schools as defined in existing state education laws, but explicitly excludes home schools from these restrictions.

Significant Changes to Existing Law

This bill proposes new legislation, adding a section to Minnesota Statutes chapter 325F. It establishes a legal measure specifically targeting foods with certain artificial dyes in the school environment, which was not previously specified under Minnesota law.

Relevant Terms

  • Consumer protection
  • Synthetic food dyes
  • FDC Yellow No. 5
  • FDC Yellow No. 6
  • School food sales
  • Food additives

Bill text versions

Actions

DateChamberWhereTypeNameCommittee Name
April 29, 2025HouseFloorActionIntroduction and first reading, referred toCommerce Finance and Policy
April 29, 2025HouseFloorActionIntroduction and first reading, referred toCommerce Finance and Policy

Citations

 
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      "summary": "Prohibits the sale of certain food products containing FDC Yellow No. 5 or 6 to schools as defined under section 120A.22, subdivision 4.",
      "modified": []
    },
    "citation": "120A.22",
    "subdivision": "subdivision 4"
  }
]

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