Folic acid; Corn Masa Nutrition Enhancement Act; terms; corn masa flour; wet corn masa product; nutritional labeling; manufacture labeling; exceptions; effective date.

Added provisions allowing alternative forms of folate (L-methylfolate or folinic acid) in lieu of synthetic folic acid for folate supplementation.

Added protections ensuring individuals with genetic conditions affecting folate metabolism (such as MTHFR variants) are not disadvantaged and that parental rights and informed consent are preserved.

Added requirements for public health guidance to include clear disclosure that synthetic folic acid is not metabolized equally by all individuals and that alternative forms of folate may be more appropriate for certain populations.

Changed document title from 'Proposed Policy Committee Substitute' to 'Committee Substitute' and updated page numbering and request numbers.

The effective date for folic acid fortification requirements was changed from January 1, 2026 to January 1, 2027, giving manufacturers one additional year to comply.

New sections were added to allow alternative forms of folate (such as L-methylfolate or folinic acid) instead of synthetic folic acid, and to protect those who choose not to use synthetic folic acid.

New provisions explicitly protect parental rights and individual medical decision-making, particularly for individuals with genetic conditions affecting folate metabolism.

The legislative session changed from the 1st Session of the 60th Legislature (2025) to the 2nd Session of the 60th Legislature (2026), indicating the bill is being reconsidered in a new legislative session.

Changed committee designation from 'Proposed Oversight Committee Substitute' to 'Proposed Policy Committee Substitute' reflecting the bill's progression through the legislative process.

Updated bill author name from Cynthia Roe to Daniel Pae in the amendment submission section.

Changed bill reference from 'HB1912 FULLPCS1' to 'HB1912 POLPCS1' indicating the new committee version.

Updated page number references from Req. No. 16652 to Req. No. 16221 in the document footer.