SCHOOL NUTRITION/MEAL: PROHIBIT FOOD DYES
Sponsored By: Bill Wielechowski (Democratic)
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Alaska school meals ban seven food dyes
Beginning January 1, 2028, Alaska public schools cannot serve foods or drinks containing seven listed dyes. These are Red 3, Red 40, Yellow 5, Yellow 6, Blue 1, Blue 2, and Green 3. The ban applies to school-provided breakfast and lunch served to enrolled students during a school day. It does not cover food served outside those meals.
Sponsors & Cosponsors
Sponsor
Bill Wielechowski
Democratic • Senate
Cosponsors
Ted Eischeid
Democratic • House
Robyn Niayuq Frier
Democratic • House
Alyse Galvin
Not • House
Ky Holland
Not • House
Andy Josephson
Democratic • House
Calvin Schrage
Not • House
Roll Call Votes
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Bill Text
Enrolled SB 187
5/15/2026
CSSB 187(EDC)
3/23/2026
SB 187
4/25/2025