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Introduced
01/06/2026
01/06/2026
In Committee
01/06/2026
01/06/2026
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
2026 Regular Session
Bill Summary
Prohibition on use of certain food additives. Prohibits the use of various food additives in Indiana.
AI Summary
This bill, effective July 1, 2026, prohibits the sale, storage, distribution, use in preparation, and manufacture of food containing certain "prohibited food additives" within Indiana, defining these additives to include specific artificial colors like Blue 1, Blue 2, Green 3, Red 3, Red 40, Yellow 5, and Yellow 6, as well as potassium bromate. The bill also amends existing Indiana Code (IC) to include a new chapter, IC 16-42-5.5, which establishes these restrictions and defines "food" and "person" for the purposes of this new chapter, with violations of this chapter being classified as a Class B misdemeanor, a criminal offense.
Committee Categories
Health and Social Services
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
First reading: referred to Committee on Public Health (on 01/06/2026)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://iga.in.gov/legislative/2026/bills/house/1321/details |
| BillText | https://iga.in.gov/pdf-documents/124/2026/house/bills/HB1321/HB1321.01.INTR.pdf |
| Fiscal Note #1: Introduced | https://iga.in.gov/pdf-documents/124/2026/house/bills/HB1321/fiscal-notes/HB1321.01.INTR.FN001.pdf |
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