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HB1376 • 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 Zach Payne
Last action
2026-01-15
Official status
Introduced House Bill (H)
Effective date
Not listed

Plain English Breakdown

The official source material does not provide details on the specific food additives prohibited or enforcement measures.

Indiana Law on Food Additives

This law prohibits certain food additives from being used in Indiana.

What This Bill Does

  • Makes it against the rules to add some chemicals and substances to foods sold in Indiana.

Who It Names or Affects

  • Food manufacturers who sell products in Indiana
  • Restaurants and other places that serve food in Indiana

Terms To Know

food additives
Chemicals or substances added to food to improve taste, appearance, or shelf life.

Limits and Unknowns

  • The bill does not list all the specific food additives that are banned.
  • It is unclear how strictly this law will be enforced by state officials.

Bill History

  1. 2026-01-15 House

    Representative Bascom added as coauthor

  2. 2026-01-08 House

    Authored by Representative Payne

  3. 2026-01-08 House

    Coauthored by Representatives Hostettler, Cash

  4. 2026-01-08 House

    First reading: referred to Committee on Public Health

Official Summary Text

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

Current Bill Text

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

Prohibited food additives.

Prohibits the use of various food additives in Indiana.