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Introduced
02/06/2025
02/06/2025
In Committee
03/17/2025
03/17/2025
Crossed Over
03/17/2025
03/17/2025
Passed
Dead
04/08/2025
04/08/2025
Introduced Session
2025 Regular Session
Bill Summary
Prohibiting a person, beginning on October 1, 2028, from manufacturing, selling, delivering, holding, or offering for sale in the State food that contains brominated vegetable oil, potassium bromate, propylparaben, or Red Dye No. 3; and providing certain penalties for violations of the Act.
AI Summary
This bill proposes significant restrictions on certain food ingredients in Maryland, with a phased implementation approach. From October 1, 2025, through September 30, 2028, food sellers will be required to include a conspicuous warning label on packaging for products containing Red Dye No. 3, a food coloring additive. Beginning October 1, 2028, the bill will completely prohibit the manufacture, sale, delivery, holding, or offering for sale of food products containing four specific ingredients: brominated vegetable oil (BVO), potassium bromate, propylparaben, and Red Dye No. 3. These ingredients have been associated with potential health concerns, and the bill aims to protect consumers by limiting their presence in food products. Violations of these regulations will result in significant penalties, including potential fines up to $10,000 or $25,000 depending on the number of offenses, possible imprisonment, and additional civil penalties of up to $5,000. Each day of continued violation will be considered a separate offense, providing strong enforcement mechanisms to ensure compliance with the new food safety regulations.
Committee Categories
Budget and Finance, Health and Social Services
Sponsors (29)
Tiffany Alston (D)*,
Gabriel Acevero (D),
Heather Bagnall (D),
Harry Bhandari (D),
Brian Chisholm (R),
Bonnie Cullison (D),
April Fleming Miller (R),
Pam Guzzone (D),
Terri Hill (D),
Tom Hutchinson (R),
Steve Johnson (D),
Anne Kaiser (D),
Aaron Kaufman (D),
Ken Kerr (D),
Nic Kipke (R),
Lesley Lopez (D),
Ashanti Martínez (D),
Matt Morgan (R),
Joseline Peña-Melnyk (D),
Teresa Reilly (R),
Sandy Rosenberg (D),
Kim Ross (D),
Kathy Szeliga (R),
Deni Taveras (D),
Kym Taylor (D),
Chris Tomlinson (R),
Jennifer White Holland (D),
Jamila Woods (D),
Teresa Woorman (D),
Last Action
Senate Finance Hearing (13:00:00 3/27/2025 ) (on 03/27/2025)
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Document Type | Source Location |
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State Bill Page | https://mgaleg.maryland.gov/mgawebsite/Legislation/Details/HB1208?ys=2025RS |
BillText | https://mgaleg.maryland.gov/2025RS/bills/hb/hb1208t.pdf |
Favorable with Amendments 883822/1 Adopted | https://mgaleg.maryland.gov/2025RS/amds/bil_0008/hb1208_88382201.pdf |
Vote Image | https://mgaleg.maryland.gov/2025RS/votes_comm/hb1208_hgo.pdf |
BillText | https://mgaleg.maryland.gov/2025RS/bills/hb/hb1208f.pdf |
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