SB639 Establishing a committee to study the health and safety impacts of Red Dye 40 and other food additives in food and beverages sold in New Hampshire.
Establishing a committee to study the health and safety impacts of Red Dye 40 and other food additives in food and beverages sold in New Hampshire.
Impact Score — How Does This Bill Affect You?
Overall Impact Score
Concerning
Scale: 1 (harmful) to 10 (beneficial)
Your Wallet
Study committee has minimal cost; future recommendations could affect food prices.
Your Community
Investigating food additive safety could lead to better protections, especially for children.
Your Freedom
Study committee with no immediate regulatory impact.
Status
Inexpedient to Legislate: Motion Adopted Voice Vote 05/14/2026 House Journal 13
Sponsor
Donovan Fenton (D)
The Short Version
Creates a study committee to examine the health impacts of Red Dye 40 and other food additives sold in NH. Follows growing national concern about synthetic food dyes and their effects on children.
Who's Behind This Bill?
Who Benefits
- ▲ Parents concerned about food safety
- ▲ Children exposed to synthetic food dyes
- ▲ Public health advocates
Who Pays the Price
- ▼ Food manufacturers if future restrictions result
Bill statuses as of May 2026. Check LegiScan or NH General Court for the latest.
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