AN ACT RELATING TO EDUCATION -- SCHOOL FOOD DYE RESTRICTION ACT
Summary
Prohibits the manufacture, sale, and distribution of foods containing certain artificial food dyes within school systems in the State of Rhode Island commencing January 1, 2027.
Bill status
died
1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Jan 2025
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Jan 22, 2025
Last action Feb 12, 2025
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Full legislative history
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Total actions
3
Key actions
0
Committee
1
Feb 12, 2025
Committee
02/12/2025 Committee recommended measure be held for further study
legislature
Jan 22, 2025
Introduced
01/22/2025 Introduced, referred to House Education
lower
7 primary · 0 co-sponsors
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