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Introduced
03/18/2025
03/18/2025
In Committee
05/21/2025
05/21/2025
Crossed Over
05/07/2025
05/07/2025
Passed
06/20/2025
06/20/2025
Dead
Signed/Enacted/Adopted
06/20/2025
06/20/2025
Introduced Session
Potential new amendment
2025 Regular Session
Bill Summary
AN ACT To amend and reenact R.S. 37:1270(A)(8) and to enact R.S. 17:197.2, R.S. 37:920(G), and Part I-B of Chapter 4 of Title 40 of the Louisiana Revised Statutes of 1950, to
AI Summary
This bill addresses nutrition and food safety through multiple provisions across different sectors. For public and state-funded nonpublic schools, the bill prohibits serving food or beverages containing 15 specific ingredients, including various artificial colors (like Blue dye 1 and Red dye 40), preservatives (BHA and BHT), artificial sweeteners (Aspartame and Sucralose), and chemicals like Azodicarbonamide. Schools are also required to purchase locally produced food when possible. Additionally, the bill mandates that certain medical professionals (advanced practice registered nurses and physicians in various specialties) must complete one hour of continuing education on nutrition and metabolic health every four years. Furthermore, the bill requires food manufacturers to label products containing over 40 specific ingredients with a QR code linking to detailed ingredient information, and mandates that food service establishments inform customers about the potential use of seed oils in their menu items. The bill's provisions will be implemented in stages, with school-related changes beginning in the 2028-2029 school year, continuing education requirements starting in January 2026, and food labeling requirements taking effect in January 2028.
Committee Categories
Health and Social Services
Sponsors (63)
Patrick McMath (R)*,
Roy Adams (D),
Beryl Amedée (R),
Dennis Bamburg (R),
Michael Bayham (R),
Beau Beaullieu (R),
Stephanie Berault (R),
Beth Billings (R),
Gerald Boudreaux (D),
Rhonda Butler (R),
Dewith Carrier (R),
Kim Carver (R),
Emily Chenevert (R),
Heather Cloud (R),
Kimberly Coates (R),
Patrick Connick (R),
Vincent Cox (R),
Raymond Crews (R),
Phillip DeVillier (R),
Kellee Dickerson (R),
Jessica Domangue (R),
Royce Duplessis (D),
Michael Echols (R),
Rick Edmonds (R),
Kathy Edmonston (R),
Peter Egan (R),
Julie Emerson (R),
Mike Fési (R),
Gabe Firment (R),
Adrian Fisher (D),
Jay Gallé (R),
Cameron Henry (R),
Bob Hensgens (R),
Stephanie Hilferty (R),
Dodie Horton (R),
John Illg (R),
Steven Jackson (D),
Mike Johnson (R),
Tim Kerner (R),
Caleb Kleinpeter (R),
Eddie Lambert (R),
Wayne McMahen (R),
Dixon McMakin (R),
Michael Melerine (R),
Shaun Mena (D),
Blake Miguez (R),
Beth Mizell (R),
Brach Myers (R),
Chuck Owen (R),
Mike Reese (R),
Troy Romero (R),
Rodney Schamerhorn (R),
Laurie Schlegel (R),
Larry Selders (D),
Annie Spell (R),
Joe Stagni (R),
Jeremy Stine (R),
Kirk Talbot (R),
Francis Thompson (R),
Lauren Ventrella (R),
Debbie Villio (R),
Roger Wilder (R),
John Wyble (R),
Last Action
Effective date: See Act. (on 06/20/2025)
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