prohibiting the use and recommending avoidance of specific color additives in meals offered or made available by public schools as a part of school breakfast and lunch meal programs.
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History
2026
Jul 9Signed by the Governor Kelly Ayotte on 07/02/2026; Chapter 270; Effective 07/01/2028Became Law
Jun 17Enrolled (in recess of) 06/04/2026 HJ 15 P. 45To Governor
Jun 17Enrolled Adopted, VV, (In recess 06/04/2026); SJ 14Minor
May 21Sen. Ward Moved to Concur with the House Amendment, MA, VV; 05/21/2026; SJ 13
May 14Ought to Pass with Amendment 2026-1778h: MA VV 05/14/2026 HJ 13 P. 17Passed House
May 14Amendment # 2026-1778h: AA VV 05/14/2026 HJ 13 P. 17
May 6Committee Report: Ought to Pass with Amendment # 2026-1778h (NT) 05/04/2026 (Vote 15-2; CC) HC 19 P. 12Minor
Apr 29Executive Session: 05/04/2026 10:30 am GP 232
Mar 17Public Hearing: 03/25/2026 10:00 am GP 232
Feb 26Introduced (in recess of) 02/19/2026 and referred to Education Policy and Administration HJ 5 P. 127Minor
Feb 19Ought to Pass: MA, VV; OT3rdg; 02/19/2026; SJ 4Passed Senate
Feb 3Committee Report: Ought to Pass, 02/19/2026, Vote 5-0; SC 6Minor
2025
Dec 11Hearing: 01/20/2026, Map Room, SL, 10:00 am; SC 46