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NH SB 577

enacted

prohibiting the use and recommending avoidance of specific color additives in meals offered or made available by public schools as a part of school breakfast and lunch meal programs.

New Hampshire · 2026 Regular Session · upper

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Quick answers

Did NH SB 577 pass?

Yes. NH SB 577 has been enacted into law. Latest recorded action (2026-07-09): Signed by the Governor on 07/02/2026; Chapter 270; Effective 07/01/2028

What is NH SB 577 about?

NH SB 577 is a bill in the 2026 Regular Session titled “prohibiting the use and recommending avoidance of specific color additives in meals offered or made available by public schools as a part of school breakfast and lunch meal programs.”.

Who sponsors NH SB 577?

Rebecca Perkins Kwoka is the primary sponsor of NH SB 577, joined by 4 cosponsors.

Introduced
2025-11-25
Latest action
2026-07-09 — Signed by the Governor on 07/02/2026; Chapter 270; Effective 07/01/2028
Bill type
bill
Last updated
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Sponsors

  • Rebecca Perkins Kwokaprimary
  • Carry Spiercosponsor
  • Debra Altschillercosponsor
  • Anita D Burroughscosponsor
  • Anita Burroughscosponsor

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Action timeline

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  1. 2026-07-09

    Signed by the Governor on 07/02/2026; Chapter 270; Effective 07/01/2028

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  2. 2026-06-17

    Enrolled (in recess of) 06/04/2026 HJ 15

  3. 2026-06-17

    Enrolled (in recess of) 06/04/2026 HJ 15 P. 45

  4. 2026-06-17

    Enrolled Adopted, VV, (In recess 06/04/2026); SJ 14

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  5. 2026-05-21

    Sen. Ward Moved to Concur with the House Amendment, MA, VV; 05/21/2026; SJ 13

  6. 2026-05-14

    Ought to Pass with Amendment 2026-1778h: MA VV 05/14/2026 HJ 13 P. 17

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  7. 2026-05-14

    Amendment # 2026-1778h: AA VV 05/14/2026 HJ 13 P. 17

  8. 2026-05-06

    Committee Report: Ought to Pass with Amendment # 2026-1778h (NT) 05/04/2026 (Vote 15-2; CC) HC 19 P. 12

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  9. 2026-04-29

    Executive Session: 05/04/2026 10:30 am GP 232

  10. 2026-03-17

    Public Hearing: 03/25/2026 10:00 am GP 232

  11. 2026-02-26

    Introduced (in recess of) 02/19/2026 and referred to Education Policy and Administration HJ 5 P. 127

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  12. 2026-02-19

    Ought to Pass: MA, VV; OT3rdg; 02/19/2026; SJ 4

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  13. 2026-02-03

    Committee Report: Ought to Pass, 02/19/2026, Vote 5-0; SC 6

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  14. 2025-12-11

    Hearing: 01/20/2026, Map Room, SL, 10:00 am; SC 46

  15. 2025-12-11

    ==CANCELLED== Hearing: 01/13/2026, Map Room, SL, 09:45 am; SC 45

  16. 2025-11-25

    Introduced 01/07/2026 and Referred to Education; SJ 1

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https://gc.nh.gov/bill_Status/billinfo.aspx?id=1433&inflect=2

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