SB 791 Hawaii Senate · 2025 Regular Session

RELATING TO FOOD DYES.

SB 791 prohibits the use of specific food dye additives in meals served to students through the state Department of Education and charter schools. It directly affects public and charter schools by banning certain artificial dyes from their meal programs. The key provision requires schools to remove these additives from all food items provided as part of school meals. This bill focuses solely on school nutrition standards, without impacting other food sales or requiring new labeling.
Bill status in committee 1 of 4 stages cleared
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Jan 2025
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Introduced Jan 17, 2025 Last action Jan 23, 2025
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Jan 23, 2025
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Referred to EDU, WAM.
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Jan 17, 2025
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