MassachusettsH 2496194th General Court (2025-2026)House

An Act prohibiting harmful food dyes in competitive school foods

Sponsored By: Joseph D. McKenna (Republican)

In Committee

Public Health

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Bill Overview

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Sponsors & Cosponsors

Sponsor

  • Joseph D. McKenna

    Republican • House

Cosponsors

  • James B. Eldridge

    Democratic • Senate

  • James C. Arena-DeRosa

    Democratic • House

  • John J. Marsi

    Republican • House

  • Margaret R. Scarsdale

    Democratic • House

  • Natalie M. Higgins

    Democratic • House

  • Patrick Joseph Kearney

    Democratic • House

  • Patrick M. O'Connor

    Republican • Senate

  • Shirley B. Arriaga

    Democratic • House

  • Steven George Xiarhos

    Republican • House

  • Steven S. Howitt

    Republican • House

Roll Call Votes

All Roll Calls

Yes: 10 • No: 0

committee vote 1/29/2026

Committee Accompanied: Shall this bill be studied?

Yes: 10 • No: 0 • Other: 1

Actions Timeline

  1. Accompanied a study order, see H5234

    3/16/2026House
  2. Hearing rescheduled to 09/10/2025 from 10:00 AM-01:35 PM in B-2 and Virtual<br> <span style="color: blue; font-style: italic;">Hearing updated to New End Time</span>

    9/10/2025legislature
  3. Hearing scheduled for 09/10/2025 from 10:00 AM-1:00 PM in B-2

    8/29/2025legislature
  4. Senate concurred

    2/27/2025Senate
  5. Referred to the committee on Public Health

    2/27/2025House

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