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PA HB1131
PA HB1131In school health services, providing for prohibited substances in competitive foods.
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Introduced
04/21/2025
04/21/2025
In Committee
04/21/2025
04/21/2025
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
2025-2026 Regular Session
Bill Summary
Amending the act of March 10, 1949 (P.L.30, No.14), entitled "An act relating to the public school system, including certain provisions applicable as well to private and parochial schools; amending, revising, consolidating and changing the laws relating thereto," in school health services, providing for prohibited substances in competitive foods.
AI Summary
This bill amends the Public School Code of 1949 to prohibit public schools from selling or offering competitive foods containing specific food dyes during the school day. The banned food dyes include Blue 1, Blue 2, Green 3, Red 40, Yellow 5, and Yellow 6, each identified by their unique Chemical Abstracts Service (CAS) number. Competitive foods are defined as food items sold or offered in competition with meals served under the National School Lunch or School Breakfast Program. The bill provides definitions for key terms like "CAS" (a unique identification number for substances) and "school day" (as defined in another section of the school code). By restricting these specific food dyes in school foods, the legislation aims to potentially address health concerns related to artificial food coloring. The provisions of this bill are set to take effect on July 1, 2027, giving schools and food providers ample time to adjust their offerings to comply with the new restrictions.
Committee Categories
Business and Industry
Sponsors (44)
Natalie Mihalek (R)*,
Jake Banta (R),
Jessica Benham (D),
Lisa Borowski (D),
Jill Cooper (R),
Wendy Fink (R),
Justin Fleming (D),
José Giral (D),
Barb Gleim (R),
Roni Green (D),
Joe Hamm (R),
Joe Hogan (R),
Josh Kail (R),
Rob Kauffman (R),
Carol Kazeem (D),
Joe Kerwin (R),
Emily Kinkead (D),
Roman Kozak (R),
Anita Kulik (D),
Shelby Labs (R),
Robert Leadbeter (R),
Abby Major (R),
Carl Metzgar (R),
Marci Mustello (R),
Ed Neilson (D),
Jenn O'Mara (D),
Danielle Otten (D),
Tina Pickett (R),
Tarah Probst (D),
Brenda Pugh (R),
Nikki Rivera (D),
David Rowe (R),
Alec Ryncavage (R),
Ben Sanchez (D),
Christina Sappey (D),
Stephenie Scialabba (R),
Jeremy Shaffer (R),
Melissa Shusterman (D),
Jared Solomon (D),
Paul Takac (D),
K.C. Tomlinson (R),
James Walsh (R),
Ryan Warner (R),
Dave Zimmerman (R),
Last Action
Referred to Consumer Protection, Technology & Utilities (on 04/21/2025)
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