Food enrichment; corn masa folic acid requirements, corn masa flour added, exempt products revised
HB 139 requires corn masa flour sold in the state to contain at least 0.7 milligrams of folic acid per pound, and corn masa products (like tortillas) to contain at least 0.4 milligrams per pound. This directly affects manufacturers and retailers of corn masa products, mandating added folic acid to improve nutritional content. The bill exempts grocery stores selling conforming products and defines "snack foods" for certain provisions. These requirements aim to standardize folic acid levels in common corn-based foods while clarifying specific exemptions.
Bill status
signed
all 5 stages cleared
Introduction
Jan 2026
Committee Review
Feb 2026
House Passage
Feb 2026
Senate Passage
Apr 2026
Signed into Law
Apr 2026
Introduced Jan 9, 2026
Signed Apr 15, 2026
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What changed between versions
Engrossed
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Enrolled
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2 edits
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Apr 15, 2026
MINOR
The bill was finalized as Enrolled, moving from its Engrossed stage with minor formatting updates and page number adjustments. The substantive policy content regarding food enrichment requirements for corn masa flour and products remained consistent between the two versions, with the primary difference being the effective date change from October 1, 2026, to October 1, 2027, likely to align with the legislative session calendar.
Scope change
The scope of the bill remains unchanged; it continues to regulate the enrichment of corn masa flour and products with folic acid in Alabama.
TIMELINE
The effective date of the act was changed from October 1, 2026, to October 1, 2027, delaying when the new food enrichment requirements take effect.
TECHNICAL
Minor formatting and page header changes occurred, such as updating the bill identifier from JPXS4NF-2 to JPXS4NF-3 and adjusting the title from 'HB139 Engrossed' to 'HB139 Enrolled'.
Floor votes
How they voted
This bill passed the Senate by voice vote (no roll call recorded).
Full legislative history
Actions timeline
Total actions
26
Key actions
10
Committee
4
Amendments
8
Apr 9, 2026
Lower · Passed
Crawford motion to Concur In and Adopt Senate Amendment - Adopted Roll Call 1346
lower
Apr 8, 2026
Upper · Passed
Motion to Read a Third Time and Pass as Amended - Adopted Roll Call 1291
upper
Apr 8, 2026
Upper · Passed
Bell motion to Adopt - Adopted Roll Call 1290
upper
Apr 8, 2026
Introduced
Fiscal Responsibility and Economic Development 1st Amendment Offered (Fiscal Responsibility and Economic Development)
upper
Feb 18, 2026
Upper · Passed
Reported Out of Committee Second House
upper
Feb 18, 2026
Introduced
Fiscal Responsibility and Economic Development 1st Amendment (Fiscal Responsibility and Economic Development)
upper
Feb 12, 2026
Upper · Passed
Pending Committee Action in Second House (Fiscal Responsibility and Economic Development)
upper
Feb 5, 2026
Lower · Passed
Motion to Read a Third Time and Pass as Amended - Adopted Roll Call 315
lower
Feb 5, 2026
Lower · Passed
Motion to Adopt - Adopted Roll Call 314
lower
Feb 5, 2026
Introduced
Crawford 1st Amendment Offered
lower
Feb 5, 2026
Lower · Passed
Motion to Adopt - Adopted Roll Call 313
lower
Feb 5, 2026
Introduced
Health Engrossed Substitute Offered (Health)
lower
Jan 21, 2026
Lower · Passed
Reported Out of Committee House of Origin (Health)
lower
Jan 13, 2026
Lower · Passed
Pending Committee Action in House of Origin (Health)
lower
1 primary · 0 co-sponsors
Sponsors
Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Danny Crawford
RRepublican
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