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SB 639 · 2026 · Senate · Commerce Committee

Study of food dye safety

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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.

Establishes 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.AI-generated

Status

Killed in the House — Inexpedient to Legislate · May 14, 2026
  1. ✓Introduced
  2. ✓Senate
  3. ✕House
  4. Governor
  5. Law

Analysis

This bill establishes 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.

From the bill's official ANALYSIS section.

Official record

Bill page — docket & status

gc.nh.gov · the authoritative source

Sponsors

Sen. Donovan FentonDPrime
  • Sen. Regina BirdsellRMajority Leader
  • Sen. Victoria SullivanRVice Chair· Education
  • Sen. Kevin AvardRDeputy Majority Whip
  • Sen. David RochefortRChair· Health and Human Services
  • Rep. Joe AlexanderRChair· Housing

Also: Sen. Pat LongD, Rep. Matt Sabourin dit ChoinièreR, Rep. Yury PolozovR

Public testimony

4 signed in online

75% support0% oppose25% neutral

Read the testimony · as of Aug 12, 2026

Hearings

  • 2026-01-139:30 amSenate CommerceSH 100Public hearing
  • 2026-04-0710:00 amHouse Commerce and Consumer AffairsGP 159Public hearing
  • 2026-04-0810:00 amHouse Commerce and Consumer AffairsGP 229Public hearing
  • 2026-04-211:15 pmHouse Commerce and Consumer AffairsGP 229Public hearing
  • 2026-04-2910:00 amHouse Commerce and Consumer AffairsGP 229Public hearing

Legislative history

  1. Jan 7, 2026SenIntroduced 01/07/2026 and Referred to Commerce; SJ 1
  2. Jan 13, 2026SenHearing: 01/13/2026, Room 100, SH, 10:30 am; SC 46
  3. Jan 29, 2026Sen: Ought to Pass, 01/29/2026; Vote 5-0; CC; SC 3
  4. Jan 29, 2026SenOught to Pass: MA, VV; OT3rdg; 01/29/2026; SJ 2
  5. Feb 19, 2026HouseIntroduced (in recess of) 02/19/2026 and referred to Commerce and Consumer Affairs HJ 5 P. 127
  6. Apr 7, 2026HousePublic Hearing: 04/07/2026 10:30 am GP 159
  7. Apr 8, 2026HouseSubcommittee Work Session: 04/08/2026 10:00 am GP 229
  8. Apr 21, 2026HouseSubcommittee Work Session: 04/21/2026 01:15 pm GP 229
  9. Apr 29, 2026HouseExecutive Session: 04/29/2026 10:00 am GP 229
  10. Apr 29, 2026House: Inexpedient to Legislate 04/29/2026 (Vote 14-0; CC) HC 19 P. 9
  11. May 14, 2026HouseInexpedient to Legislate: MA VV 05/14/2026 HJ 13 P. 10

Coverage

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Documents (PDF)

  • Introducedversion

Bill text & amendments link direct to gc.nh.gov; committee reports stream from the state record.