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HB1321 • 2026

A BILL FOR AN ACT to amend the Indiana Code concerning health.

A BILL FOR AN ACT to amend the Indiana Code concerning health.

Passed Legislature

This bill passed both chambers and reached final enrollment, even if later executive action is not shown here.

Sponsor
Representative Ragen Hatcher
Last action
2026-01-06
Official status
Introduced House Bill (H)
Effective date
Not listed

Plain English Breakdown

The official source does not provide details on enforcement mechanisms and penalties.

Ban on Certain Food Additives

This bill prohibits the use of certain food additives in Indiana.

What This Bill Does

  • Prohibits the use of various food additives in Indiana.

Who It Names or Affects

  • Food manufacturers and sellers in Indiana

Terms To Know

food additives
Substances added to food to improve its taste, appearance, or shelf life.

Limits and Unknowns

  • The bill does not specify which specific food additives are banned.
  • It is unclear how the ban will be enforced and what penalties there might be for breaking it.

Bill History

  1. 2026-01-06 House

    Authored by Representative Hatcher

  2. 2026-01-06 House

    First reading: referred to Committee on Public Health

Official Summary Text

A BILL FOR AN ACT to amend the Indiana Code concerning health.
Prohibition on use of certain food additives.

Current Bill Text

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A BILL FOR AN ACT to amend the Indiana Code concerning health.

Prohibition on use of certain food additives.

Prohibits the use of various food additives in Indiana.