HB 1211 Louisiana House · 2026 Regular Session

HEALTH: Provides relative to summer meal distribution sites

This bill updates Louisiana laws to clarify the role of the Department of Health in managing rural summer meal distribution sites. It specifically defines these locations as places that only distribute pre-packaged, shelf-stable food without preparing meals on-site. Under the new rules, the state health officer will have the authority to create and enforce regulations for these specific sites, treating them differently from traditional food service establishments. The legislation aims to provide a clear legal framework for how these programs operate in rural areas.
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Introduced Mar 31, 2026 Last action Apr 1, 2026
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